P/T Park Caretaker

P/T Park Caretaker

Salary

$17.25 Hourly

Location

City Garage, 915 W Wolf River Ave, New London, WI

Job Type

Part-Time

Department

Park & Rec

Opening Date

10/26/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary of Job

Maintain all City parks and open space, to insure safe recreation. Maintain all park equipment and implement capital projects.

This position is not included in a labor contract. This position is non-exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.

Wage is currently shown as 2026 wages. Wage will increase to $18.75 in 2027.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in the parks and around all City owned properties
• Maintain all park buildings and property, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing
• Maintain the beautification of parks and other City-owned properties by performing such duties as refuse pickup, mowing, trimming, and maintain grass and landscaped areas.
• Maintain and prepare/groom ball fields for various league activities
• Perform snow removal - Be available on-call/as needed from Nov-Apr
• Operate tractors equipped with snowplows, snow blowers, or other attachments to remove snow from parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, entrances, and public access areas.
• Manually remove snow using shovels and other hand tools in areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and maintain all playground equipment, shelters, park shop, ice rink, trails, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all park vehicles and small equipment
• Complete capital project construction such as carpentry, concrete work, plumbing and landscaping
• Review and respond to mail, electronic communications, phone calls, and personal visits
• Initiate safe work practices
• Attend required meetings and training sessions
• Train new staff when required
• Communicate with local groups and school district regularly
• Assist with special event setup
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years' experience in related field
• Must be trained in CPR and fi rst aid

Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info

• Knowledge of hand tools, riding lawn mower, gas powered trimmers, skidsteer, utility vehicles, tractor, broom and blower.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays.
• Ability to communicate eff ectively with supervisor, Parks & RecreationDirector, local groups and school district.
• Ability to use offi ce equipment such as computer, telephone, cell phone,portable radio.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers, City employees and the general public.

There are no benefits offered for this position.

01

Mark all of the boxes which indicate that you have experience with plants, trees and turf

• None
• Planting flowers/trees/shrubs
• Pruning trees/shrubs
• Fertilizing
• Mowing/Trimmings
• Removing tree stumps
• Cutting brush

02

Are you able to work outdoors and in inclement weather?

• Yes
• No

03

Which landscaping tools and machinery have you operated? (Wide area mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, etc)

04

Please describe your experience with pruning trees and maintaining flower beds

05

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

• Yes
• No

06

Are you at least 18 years old?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work an "On call as needed" schedule during the winter months (November-March)?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy equipment (string trimmers, hedge trimmers & other heavy landscaping materials, etc), working under the sun, walking for extended periods of time, along with bending, reaching and crouching on a consistent basis?

• Yes
• No

09

Describe your routine for inspecting and maintaining equipment before and after use.

10

The City of New London will communicate via email regarding the positions in which you apply for. Please ensure you are using a valid email address and check your spam folder to verify that any and all messages are coming through.

• I understand and acknowledge that information

11

This is a seasonal position. The position typically works on average 30 hours per week from May-October, with some rotating weekend hours. Are you willing and available to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you hold a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

13

To better help, us track our recruiting efforts, please tell us how you heard of this position.

14

Do you have any further questions for the recruiting team?

Required Question

Employer City of New London

Address 215 N Shawano St

New London, Wisconsin, 54961

Phone 920-250-5604

Website http://www.newlondonwi.org