Job Description:
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSORPARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTPART TIME GROUNDSKEEPERPOSITION GOALProvides manual labor as a groundskeeper for the Town of South Windsor’s properties. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and beautification of Town parks, grounds, landscaped areas, and other Town-owned properties. Duties include planting, weeding, trimming, mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, removing trash, maintaining cooking grills, and performing general grounds maintenance and cleanup. Operates and maintains a variety of power equipment and machinery, including string trimmers, hedge shears, lawn mowers, sprayers, leaf blowers, power brooms, tractors (with or without attachments), water pumps, pool vacuums, and snow blowers. Performs seasonal duties, including participation in the Town's fall leaf collection program and snow and ice removal operations. Applies fertilizers, lime, and other soil, plant, and tree amendments. Performs minor tree pruning and assists with the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs. Maintains, designs, and installs flower beds, ornamental displays, gardens, lawn areas, and other landscaped planting sites. Maintains, designs, and installs flower beds, ornamental displays, gardens, lawn areas, and other landscaped planting sites. Assists civic organizations and volunteer groups with community beautification projects throughout the Town of South Windsor.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to maintain accurate written and/or computerized records of work performed, including daily work logs, equipment usage, and maintenance activities. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while safely operating equipment and perform assigned duties in a variety of weather conditions. Availability for emergency response, seasonal operations, and other departmental assignments as required. SUPERVISED BYThe Superintendent of Parks, Parks Manager or designee
