Parks/Ground Maintenance Employee

Full Time Parks/Grounds Maintenance Employee Washington Township - Waynesboro, PA **Applications found online: www.washtwp-franklin.org/employment-opportunities or in person** Job Description: To maintain the grounds, equipment, and improvements in the Township parks, Township rights-of-ways and the Township office complex. Duties and Responsibilities: Maintenance: 1. To maintain all the Township parks in an acceptable manner by mowing, trimming and cleaning the grounds/buildings as needed. 2. To maintain the park restrooms on a daily basis and to report any damage to the Township office. 3. To maintain the Township drainage easements, swales and other lands by mowing and trimming as needed. 4. To provide maintenance to the Township office buildings including refuse removal, snow removal and other repairs. 5. To assist the Township Public Works Department and Mechanic, including snow removal in the winter, as needed. Administration: 1. Prepare timesheet and ensure submission of timesheets by other Park and Recreation part-time employees, and ensure all proper codes are listed on timesheets reflecting work completed. 2. Complete or assist with inspection report of all playground equipment in all parks and recreation areas. 3. Provide direct supervision and training for any summer employees during the mowing season and as needed. Ensure all these employees are knowledgeable in operating and maintaining the equipment that they use and wear proper safety gear. Also responsible for ensuring safe use of Township equipment by summer employees. 4. Report any problems with equipment or facilities to Township Planner. Equipment: 1. Be able to operate all the Township park equipment in a safe and acceptable manner. 2. Complete minor maintenance on all mowing and trimming equipment and all buildings and facilities. Determine need for major repairs and provide recommendation regarding completion of these repairs. 3. Ensure any motor vehicle or trailer used by the park and recreation employees is in good and safe operating condition prior to use. 4. Check playground equipment weekly at all parks and recreation areas for tightness of bolts, wear on chains, and any indication of need for repair or replacement. Complete checklist for each park and recreation area. Additional Duties: 1. Interact with the public park users and respond to normal inquiries and complaints. 2. Coordinate and cooperate with other Township employees in carrying out these duties and responsibilities. 3. Enforce the Township directives, policies and regulations on all Township park properties. 4. Shall be available for weekend events. 5. Other duties as directed. Requirements: Shall have a valid driver’s license at all times, be able to drive a standard transmission and be able to properly operate a Township vehicle with a trailer. Additional Information: 1. Benefits - the Township current full-time benefit package shall apply to this position. 2. Probation - once hired, the employee will be on probation for three (3) months for benefits except health insurance, which will be provided by the carriers agreement at the time of employment (currently the beginning of the next month), and six (6) months for performance. 3. At will - this position is an at-will position. Essential Duties: 1. Shall be able to lift up to 75 pounds. 2. Shall be able to work outdoors and operate handheld and riding equipment. 3. Shall be able to safely operate lawnmowers, lawn tractors, utility vehicles, electric- and gas-powered trimmers, blowers and chainsaws. 4. Shall be able to operate a skid loader. 5. Shall be poison ivy and pollen resistant. 6. Shall be able to work in a public setting without public relations problems. 7. Shall have a valid driver’s license. 8. Shall be able to operate a vehicle with a trailer in tow. Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Work Location: In person