Facilities​/Park Worker, Part Time - Custodial Services

Overview

Become part of our Great Hometown and
Join the Village of Wellington's
Custodial Services Department

The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high-quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages. The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs entry-level work in labor-intensive tasks associated to grounds, service, building, custodial, maintenance, construction, irrigation systems, parks, and similar areas. The position is responsible for carrying out assigned duties and may be asked to perform lesser skilled tasks/projects individually or as part of a team depending on the nature of the assigned project or work order. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude.

Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs a variety of maintenance duties according to the area of assignment, e.g., custodial maintenance, building maintenance, equipment repair; athletic fields/courts maintenance; repair and installation of a variety of mechanical irrigation and electronic system components; roads and sidewalk repair and maintenance; surface water infrastructure maintenance; building and facility repair and maintenance, as related to area of assignment.
• Performs general grounds maintenance, including litter removal, debris cleanup, sweeping, and basic landscaping tasks.
• Assists with routine facility cleaning, including restrooms, common areas, meeting rooms, and outdoor structures.
• Sets up and breaks down rooms, equipment, tables, and chairs for programs, rentals, meetings, and special events.
• Conducts basic inspections of parks and facilities; report damages, safety issues, or needed repairs to supervisors.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, and simple repairs as assigned.
• Supports staff during events, recreational programs, and facility operations.
• Operate small equipment and tools safely (e.g., leaf blowers, hand tools, custodial equipment).
• Operates a variety of light to medium equipment, e.g., mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, backhoes, chippers, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Loads and unloads materials from distribution vehicles; moves and relocates equipment for special activities.
• Maintains work records regarding observations and solutions, e.g., malfunctioning equipment, materials used, and vendor supply acquisitions.
• Refers to a variety of documentation and materials for instruction and in troubleshooting systems, e.g., plans, schematics, and installation/repair manuals.
• Works independently or as part of a team project effort, depending on area of assignment.
• Ensures adherence to safety and accident prevention standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with setting up/break down of special events; moves and relocates equipment for special activities.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED required; supplemented by one (1) year or more experience demonstrating basic skills in the use of a variety of hand tools and maintenance equipment or in the installation and repair of irrigation systems; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid…