SUMMARY

　　The Parks Worker performs duties in turf care, park construction projects, maintenance and Town events. Under minimal supervision, performs various turf management, park maintenance and construction tasks using hand and power operated tools; a variety of small gas/diesel powered, electrically driven, and/or hydraulically operated equipment/machinery. Drives, operates, and trains on equipment used by the Recreation and Parks Department.

　　Job Duties

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited the following:

　　Responsible for overseeing the general appearance of the assigned park(s) along with maintenance and preparation of the athletic fields and recreation sites.Responsible for determining, reporting, and correcting any safety hazards located in assigned park(s).Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles, machinery, mowers, tools, and equipment.Responsible for laying out all types of athletic fields. This includes measuring proper dimensions, and painting of any lines for the particular sport played on that field.Assists in special events preparation.Responsible for planting and aftercare of flowers, shrubs and trees.Responsible for pick up litter and dumping of trash receptacles.Assists in set up of recreation programs.Provides custodial services of maintenance building.Maintains all the turf in parks and public grounds areas.Assists in fertilization and pesticide program.Maintains improvements in parks and public grounds areas.Minimum QualificationsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　May be called upon to supervise other parks' workers of an equal or lower rank.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

　　High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with one (1) year of satisfactory paid employment in the operation of automotive farm equipment or trucks or equipment used in this position.Must have experience with vehicles using pedal operated clutch and four-speed manual transmission, or equivalent combination of education and experience.