Job Description
Join the Team: Parks and Recreation Worker
Are you passionate about the outdoors and keeping our community beautiful? The City of Fort Wayne Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. We are currently offering a Generous Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates ready to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and safety of our parks, trails, and recreational facilities. If you are looking for a stable career with great benefits and the chance to work in nature, apply today!
Why You Should Apply
- Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of probation.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Maintain park grounds, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, shelters, and athletic fields.
- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, and tractors.
- Assist in the installation and repair of playground equipment and park signage.
- Enforce park rules and regulations to ensure visitor safety.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and public inquiries promptly.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or park maintenance is preferred but not required.
- Ability to perform physical labor in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
- Valid Class C Driver's License required.
- Basic knowledge of power tools and landscaping machinery is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Maintain park grounds, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, shelters, and athletic fields.
- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, and tractors.
- Assist in the installation and repair of playground equipment and park signage.
- Enforce park rules and regulations to ensure visitor safety.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and public inquiries promptly.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or park maintenance is preferred but not required.
- Ability to perform physical labor in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
- Valid Class C Driver's License required.
- Basic knowledge of power tools and landscaping machinery is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.