Park Maintainer I

City of Norwalk, Connecticut · Norwalk, CT · 2 mo ago

EngineeringFull-time

Performs manual work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of parks, grounds and recreational areas or facilities.

Receives oral instructions from Supervisor or lead worker, who reviews work in progress
Assists lead worker in preparing vehicles and equipment, loading materials and in positioning equipment
Services vehicles and equipment with fuel, lubricants and accessories
Carries out work according to standard procedures
Utilizes both hand tools and power equipment to complete assigned tasks
Performs manual work in the removal of trees, leaves, brush, trash or refuse and in the installation or replacement of benches, fences, posts, rails or signs
Uses hand tools to plant and care for trees, shrubs and flower beds
Operates equipment to mow and maintain fields and recreational areas
Grades, fertilizes, seeds and lines playing fields
During operation, observes performance of equipment and reports malfunction to supervisor
Cleans and maintains equipment, facilities and grounds
Follows standard safety procedures and regulations
Reports tasks accomplished verbally to supervisor
Relieves Maintainer of higher grade as operator of equipment
Performs semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment, including painting
May operate spraying equipment
Performs heavy manual work in the removal of debris and trees from recreational areas
Participates in departmental snow removal operations

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
One year of general grounds maintenance experience

Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing 25-50 pounds
Ability to use hand tools and equipment requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow
Sufficient stamina and good health to perform strenuous physical labor

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