Seasonal Parks Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

The City of O'Fallon, MO is looking to hire a knowledgeable and dependable Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker . Are you looking for a position where you'll be working each day in the beautiful city grounds of O'Fallon's parks? Our Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers earn competitive pay with an expected starting rate of $17.85 hourly and can expect to work March through November. We are flexible and hire seasonal workers who can work May through August to accommodate back to school schedules.

As part of our Parks Department, you will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of City parks. We are looking for individuals who can work a flexible schedule, with varying hours that include weekends, evenings and holidays. During the week, typically hours are M-F from 7am-3:45pm. You can expect to work various hours on weekends to maintain the park system as well as special events and tournaments.

As a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining athletic field turf, including mowing and string trimming
• Mowing and managing non-turf areas
• Cleaning pavilions, parking lots, restrooms and playgrounds
• Assisting with the preparation for festivals and special events
• Assisting with the weekend park maintenance routines
• Maintaining park amenities, including painting and repairing tasks
• Performing related duties

We're looking for someone who is comfortable operating motorized equipment such as zero turn mowers, string trimmers, and blowers. This person must also be willing to get dirty and/or wet while they're on the job.

Could this be the opportunity for you? We look for employees who:

• Exhibit self-motivation by always looking for ways to improve their knowledge and skills
• Show great respect for others and their property
• Maintain their assigned vehicles and equipment with care
• Have the ability to effectively work both in groups or alone
• Get great satisfaction from contributing to what makes O'Fallon such a great place to live!

Requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds 100 feet
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time
• The ability to withstand weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position in O'Fallon, Missouri, please complete our application. We look forward to meeting you!