Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

Are you looking for a summer job that gets you outdoors? Enjoy being part of making your community shine? A seasonal, full-time position with Elkins Parks and Rec may be the perfect fit for you!

The Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position.

The Elkins Parks and Recreaction Commission (EPRC) provides year-round recreation opportunities with programs and facilities on over 70 acres in the city’s five parks: Bluegrass Park, Davis Street Park, Elkins City Park, Glendale Park and River Bend Park. The EPRC also operates the Phil Gainer Community Center.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, is dependable, and has a strong work ethic. We need someone good with their hands and has a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will be ok not working a continuous scheduled shift, there may be some evenings and weekends. The rate for this position is $13.00 per hour.

Position Status

Seasonal/non-exempt

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs general maintenance for the city’s park system. Work includes landscaping or maintaining the grounds and property using hand or power tools or equipment. Grounds maintenance worker is responsible for responding to and completing maintenance service requests as instructed by the Director of Parks. Maintenance Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, digging, raking, painting, light construction, and other general preventative maintenance and customer service as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Reports to: Parks and Recreation Director

Tasks

• Ensure all seasonal grounds duties are completed in a timely and efficient manner and with the highest quality standards; regularly inspect all facilities to ensure proper standards are maintained.
• Gather and remove litter, sticks, and leaves. Empty trash cans. Use blower to sweep pavilion...