Colchester Parks Maintenance Technician

781 Blakely Road, Colchester Parks & Recreation Department near Colchester Parks & Recreation Department, Burlington VT

Description

Job Function: This position performs general maintenance of all town parks, recreation areas, beaches, cemeteries and municipal grounds. Required to work 3hr. Sunday rotation shift. Essential Functions: • Performs mowing, grass trimming, pruning, leaf removal and other related turf maintenance • Performs general repair and maintenance to recreational facilities such as baseball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, recreational paths, beach area and playground equipment • Performs general cleaning activities in all parks and restrooms, including regular trash and recyclable removal • Operate light equipment and a variety of hand tools • Operates a variety of motorized mowing equipment, grass trimmers, light duty trucks, chainsaws and power hand tools • Works outdoors in all weather conditions. Overtime duties are occasionally required • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, as well as, operator level maintenance of all equipment assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Must be able to effectively and efficient operate all equipment assigned under position • Experience in park maintenance and landscape preferable • Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass criminal background check • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions needed to operate assigned equipment and perform assigned duties within position description. Employment Details: Seasonal Employment, Full Time 40 hours week with overtime available Employment Period: asap – November 18, 2022 Base Rate: $17.00 hour EOE