Park Maintenance Worker

Duties And Responsibilities

• Debris and trash removal daily
• Mowing and weed whacking
• Raking, shoveling, and sweeping
• Planting, weeding, and mulching
• Performs daily maintenance of tools and equipment utilized
• Special event set-up and clean-up

Qualifications And Requirements

• City of Buffalo residency within six-(6) months of hire date
• Must be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Holding a Class B CDL is a plus
• Ability to work closely with other staff members and respectfully interact with the public
• Experience with hand-held power tools is preferred
• Training and/or licensing in operation of larger equipment and vehicles is a plus
• Must be available to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Able to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Professionalism in communication, demeanor and respectful relationship building at the highest level in representing the Conservancy and fostering collaborative partnerships

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoor hands-on work, potentially under extreme weather conditions
• Must be adaptable to changing work environment, including working in different park locations
• Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50 lbs.
• May require use of hand tools; as well as standard and heavy equipment
• Evenings, weekend, and holiday work may be required
• Flexible hours depending on workload and ever-changing priorities
• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing resources and limited budgets

Requirements: City of Buffalo residency

Benefits: Class 3A - Medical plans with a $400 employer provided allocation toward monthly premiums, a 403(b)-retirement plan and paid sick time. Additional Benefits include: a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule, based on the needs of the Conservancy.