Park Maintenance Person
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Compensation: $44,100 per year + OT
Under the direction of the Park Foreman, performs a variety of general maintenance repair and cleaning tasks; may operate various types of manual and power equipment necessary to perform these functions; does related work as required.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Follows established safety guidelines and uses proper equipment.
- Mows grass by using tractor, power walk-behind and manual mowers.
- Edges and trims grass by using manual and power equipment.
- Fertilizes grass requiring loading of fertilizers into spreaders and operation of the spreader or sprayer.
- Clears grass areas by manual raking and use of power blowers and other equipment.
- Trims and prunes trees from the ground.
- Loads and unloads materials and supplies, both packaged and in bulk, up to fifty pounds.
- Removes snow by use of power equipment and by manual shoveling.
- Repairs and maintains Park roads, parking areas, trails and walkways.
- Maintains washrooms in a sanitary condition.
- Operates Park Commission motor vehicles to transport personnel, materials and equipment on Park Commission property and public roadways.
- Works overtime when necessary to meet the needs of Park Service.
- Assists in the maintenance, repair and construction of Park Commission buildings, roads, parking areas and trails.
- Assists in the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- These functions may be performed in one park or several parks.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in ground and landscape area maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at an eighth grade level in order to safely operate equipment and apply fertilizers and pesticides.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
- Physical dexterity, strength and coordination sufficient to operate manual; and power lawn cutting and maintenance equipment.
- Possession of valid New Jersey driver’s license.
- Some experience in work involving a variety of maintenance and repair tasks.
- The physical ability to perform the essential functions of the Park Maintenance position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
The Mission of the Morris County Park Commission is to develop and preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural, cultural and historic resources, and to provide innovative education and recreation opportunities of regional value, while exercising environmental and fiscal responsibility.
The Morris County Park Commission is committed to excellence in providing for a growing and diverse system of regional parks, recreation facilities, trails, historic sites, arboreta and open spaces of county, state and even national significance that: connects people with the natural environment; offers outstanding visitor experiences; manages its resources to balance recreation, education, conservation and historic preservation; and enhances the quality of life for current and future generations.
Contact Information
Morris County Park Commission
Email: mcpcemploy@morrisparks.net
Website: Apply Online