Park Maintenance Assistant (Part-Time) Job at Hempfield Township, Greensburg, PA

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  • Hempfield Township
  • Greensburg, PA

Job Description

Description

The Park Maintenance Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to the overall care and maintenance of all Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation parks and facilities, including Hempfield Township Park, Hempfield Township Athletic Complex, and any neighborhood playground. This position is a part-time position within the department of Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
  1. Assist in the cleanliness and orderliness of park grounds (lawns, shrubs, trees, landscaping, and vegetation), park facilities (pavilions, restrooms, courts, offices) and Athletic Complex.
  2. Assist in maintaining athletic activity areas (dragging, nail dragging, prepping), maintain fences, benches, drinking fountains, sidewalks, restrooms and general repairs.
  3. Cleans and removes litter from parks, parking lot, and other public areas.
  4. Operates and/or drives a variety of light and heavy equipment as directed.
  5. Prepares pavilions and fields for rentals and events.
  6. Provide support and/or supervision for other Parks & Recreation or Township events, such as Santa in The Park, special events, etc.
  7. Provide other services and perform other tasks as requested or assigned by the Director of Parks & Recreation, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, and/or Township Manager.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Previous experience in park maintenance setting.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

The individual must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
  1. Ability to operate equipment used to maintain fields and parks and the knowledge to troubleshoot general maintenance issues.
  2. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, and devise solutions to immediate problems without much time for consideration.
  3. Must possess a general understanding of field maintenance and how they are maintained.
  4. Valid PA driver's license and the ability to travel.
  5. Skills in operating a personal computer with a general understanding of word processing and spreadsheet preparation.
  6. Understanding of the English language.
  7. Must obtain Act 34 Clearances, CPR, and First Aid Clearances within six weeks of employment.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in the park and Athletic Complex. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or listen; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is a park environment. The scheduled work varies in terms of days of week and hours.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements:
  • Ability to work Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays
  • Work no more than 30 hours/week
Hempfield Township

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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