Skilled Laborer - Gardener; temporary-summer

Overview

Are you passionate about gardening and making an impact on our community and parks system? New Ulm Park and Recreation is looking for 1-2 Gardner positions. The temporary summer positions will perform manual labor to assist Park & Rec department. Tasks include planting, deadheading, weeding, and pruning of annual and perennial flower beds. Additional tasks may include soil preparation, mulching, light irrigation, and designing and installation of seasonal container arrangements.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

The position will last for approximately 6 months (April - September), up to 40 hours per week, and work hours are flexible and can vary from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and occasional weekends for the Park & Recreation department.

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

• Sweep, vacuum, mop and scrub floors in team rooms, public bathrooms, hallways, pool decks and other designated areas.
• Clean windows and wash walls.
• Empty trash receptacles and recycle qualifying refuse.
• Operate floor scrubber, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, push mower and other larger mowers.
• Rake leaves and assist with pruning hedges.
• Pick up trash in parking lots and activity areas.
• Clean bleacher areas and ball parks.
• Drag ball fields and assist with other general athletic field maintenance.
• Open facilities for use and close them at the end of the work day.
• Set up for sporting events and other activities.
• Building, lawn, and pool maintenance.
• Adheres to all safety practices and procedures and attends all training as required.

• Ability to perform general maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and cleaning practices.
• Ability to operate mowers and other power equipment.
• Ability to take pool and compressor readings and accurately enter data in record book.
• Ability to learn to work with chemicals and to properly treat swimming pools.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and comply with all safety procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of pool chemistry, electrical, HVAC, and boiler systems, cleaning equipment to include bio-hazards.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a crew, efficiently and cooperatively.

Position requires a high school diploma, GED or enrollment in a qualified course of study the completion of which results with a diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Some proven experience in any of the following areas: grounds maintenance, landscaping, planting and caring for trees, shrubs and other ground vegetation.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

The position will last for approximately 6 months (April - September), up to 40 hours per week, and work hours are flexible and can vary from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and occasional weekends for the Park & Recreation department.