Description of Work

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

General Duties: 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. Also 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.

Additional Duties: 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.

Supervised By: Receives on the job supervision from Foreman or lead worker.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

License or Certificate: Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

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The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer

The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package including a Managed Health Care Program, Participation in 401A Retirement Account, Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time.

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