Salary: $15.50 Hourly
Location : New London, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Parks Department
Opening Date: 02/20/2025

Summary of Job

The primary function of this job will be to safely operate a small utility vehicle on City streets for daily watering of flowers/plants, followed by general landscaping maintenance of City grounds and flower beds.

This seasonal position will typically work on average 30 hours per week from May through October with some rotating weekend hours. Starting pay is $15.50 per hour.

Position will remain open for applications until it is filled.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plant, water, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees and other plants on City property
Maintain and weed around landscaped areas
Make landscaping recommendations for improvements around City parks and facilities

Additional duties as assigned:

Maintain safety in the parks and around all City owned properties
Maintain beautification of parks and other City owned properties by performing refuse pickup, lawn care and landscaping
Perform preventative maintenance inspections on park vehicles and small equipment
Initiate safe work practices
Attend required meetings and training sessions
Communicate with local groups and school district regarding activities
Assist with special event setup

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid WI Driver's license
1-3 years of experience in related field, preferred
Knowledge of hand tools, riding lawn mower, gas powered trimmers, and blower
Ability to work weekends/holidays if necessary
Training and/or certifications in gardening or landscaping, preferred

There are no benefits offered for this position.
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Mark all of the boxes which indicate that you have experience working with plants, trees and turf.

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Planting flowers/trees/shrubs
Pruning trees/shrubs
Fertilizing
Mowing/trimming
Removing tree stumps
Cutting brush

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Are you able to work outdoors and in inclement weather?

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Do you have any formal education or training in safety procedures and/or the proper usage of personal protective equipment?

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To help us better track our recruiting efforts, please tell us how you heard of this position.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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This seasonal position will typically work on average 30 hours per week from May through October, with some rotating weekend hours. Are you willing/available to work this type of schedule?

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The primary function of this job will be to safely operate a small utility vehicle on City streets for daily watering of flowers/plants, followed by general landscaping maintenance of City grounds and flower beds. Is this a job you are interested in and feel you are qualified in doing?

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Required Question

City of New London, WI

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