Seasonal Park Maintenance - 2026

This position exists to provide maintenance support to city parks, recreation and commercial building facilities. Any specials skills required will be on-the-job training under direct supervision. The employee is also required to complete other tasks as assigned, especially as they relate to special event or city festival preparations.

This position is seasonal, working up to 6 months
Pay is $16.06 per hour

Examples of Work

• Mows and trims city park grounds and around facilities.
• Assists with repair and mechanical maintenance on city equipment.
• Assists with irrigation system repairs.
• Performs custodial duties at outdoor restrooms, dog parks and grounds.
• Assists in the preparation of city facilities for private rentals and public events.

Other related duties as necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity operating zero-turn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, UTVs, chainsaws preferred
• Working knowledge of common hand tools and power tools.
• The ability to follow and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to apply safe working habits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license, CDL preferred and a driving history that meets the requirements to be covered by the City's insurance.
• 6 months related work experience, preferred

Physical Requirements

• This work involves physical labor and exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or equipment possibly weighing 80 lbs. or more with occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder, and 40 lbs. overhead. Examples of movements include walking on uneven terrain and surfaces that may be slick from the elements, climbing in and out ditches and manholes, bending, stooping, and/or shoveling as required; trimming trees, accessing light fixtures at heights, etc. The position frequently operates motorized equipment for extended periods of time. Regular and proper use of PPE is required.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

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• I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
• If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
• I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City's Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered "at-will." Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

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