Park Maintenance & Events Specialist

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button. The Township of East Brunswick is accepting applications for a regular full-time position of Park Conservationist/Service Worker within the Department of Recreation & Parks. A successful candidate will operate equipment and perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance of Township parks and public lands, assist in the implementation of public events and community programs, and related duties as assigned. Weekend and Holiday work and other related duties required. Must respond to the Township’s snow removal operations, leaf program, and tree storms. Health insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance programs Retirement plans; 457b and pension Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, personal, and holidays Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Must have knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in the general maintenance of public parks and recreational areas; be capable of safely operating equipment and vehicles relevant to the role; and ability to actively listen to directions. Special Requirements EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:EXPERIENCE: Entry levelEDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS: Must have a valid N.J. driver’s license, and a CDL license with Class B endorsement is preferred. THE TOWNSHIP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO HIRE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING OF THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS.IT IS THE POLICY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND FITNESS AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, AGE OR MILITARY SERVICE. AS PER THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, IF YOU BEGIN YOUR EMPLOYMENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 OR LATER, YOU MUST RESIDE IN NEW JERSEY. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU HAVE ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE YOU ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT TO RELOCATE YOUR RESIDENCE TO NEW JERSEY. IF YOU DO NOT DO SO, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM YOUR EMPLOYMENT. #J-18808-Ljbffr