Seasonal Maintenance Employee (Parks)

Responsible for cleaning, painting, planting, and grounds maintenance for City parks and other designated areas.

• Operates trucks and equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Assembles or assists in the assembly of playground equipment, fences, etc. Assembles, repairs, and paints benches, tables, barrels, and other park equipment.
• Performs turf maintenance work including pesticide application, grading, seeding, mowing, sodding, watering, and trimming. Collects leaves and grass clippings. Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs.  Prunes and weeds areas.
• Opens and closes park facilities. Performs security inspections.
• Cleans park shelters and bathroom facilities. Picks up garbage and debris from park areas.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in horticulture and turf maintenance desirable.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record.
• A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Knowledge of horticulture and turf maintenance practices.
• Skill and ability in safely operating vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
  
• Physical Requirements:
  Ability to perform the following activities:
  • Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
  • Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.
  
  The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.