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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- Please check box to acknowledge
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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