Seasonal Parks Worker

General Overview of the Position

Under direct supervision, is responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance and improvement of grounds, facilities, and services for the Parks & Forestry Department.

• Maintains park grounds, collects and disposes of litter and refuse, mows and trims grass, rakes and removes leaves and brush, general landscape maintenance and horticultural work.
• Prepares parks for sporting events such as ball diamonds and soccer fields.
• Maintains ball diamonds including dragging, lining, raking, watering, and refuse removal.
• Cleans park buildings, equipment, shelters, restrooms, and picnic areas. Performs daily equipment inspections.
• Operates powered mowers, trimmers, small tractors and hand power tools.
• Performs other related park maintenance tasks and functions, and support services for recreation programs, as required and assigned.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Ability to perform ground maintenance operations and tasks.
• Ability to drive a truck and other vehicular equipment along with hooking up and pulling a trailer.
• Ability to operate powered mowers, trimmers, small tractors, and similar grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to utilize common hand tools used in grounds and park maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of elementary accident precaution applicable to park and grounds maintenance operations and ability to demonstrate safe working procedures.
• Ability to keep simple records and reports, and to work from oral and written directions.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public, and to interact with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to perform manual labor and withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and working conditions.
• Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City.
• Ability to self‑motivate and work independently.

• High school education or its equivalent is desirable.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License at date of hire.

2600 S. Calhoun Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151

No Benefits Available