Maintenance Worker I

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker I

Description

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Employment Type
Seasonal (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Hiring Rate: $17.50 hourly

Embrace the serenity of the changing seasons as a Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker! Join our dedicated team in preserving the beauty and tranquility of our historic grounds. As a crucial member of our seasonal staff, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the pristine appearance of the cemetery, ensuring that every memorial site reflects the respect and dignity it deserves. If you have a green thumb, a passion for meticulous landscaping, and a reverence for the memories etched in each stone, seize this opportunity to contribute to a place where the past is honored and nature's cycles are celebrated. Join us in a meaningful journey, where your seasonal commitment becomes an enduring legacy.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of duties for one of the following crews: Park Maintenance, Sports Field Maintenance, Horticulture, Forestry or Park Construction. Work is completed independently requiring a high degree of initiative and motivation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of mowing and outdoor maintenance equipment; installs and maintains landscaping; plants and maintains trees and other plants; maintains athletic fields and other outdoor areas.
  
• Picks up trash and debris.
  
• Completes light custodial work.
  

Qualifications

Experience: No experience is required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Work requires the ability to navigating uneven ground and exposure to a variety of outdoor elements such as heat, cold, rain, and dust. Lifting and operating powered equipment requires lifting, manual dexterity, and frequent physical exertion.