Job Description

Posting number: 03310

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Parks

Job classification: Seasonal Maintenance Worker II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Worker to perform routine maintenance tasks within Roanoke's Parks Division. The successful candidate will do the following:

• Park & Facility Maintenance: Clean and maintain park grounds, shelters, restrooms, and other amenities. Tasks include picking up trash, removing debris, repairing benches and tables, and performing light carpentry and concrete repair.
• Landscape Work:Assist with general landscape maintenance, including cleaning courts, mowing, and handling materials like soil, mulch, and gravel.
• Event Support:Help set up and break down for special events, ensuring the smooth operation of community activities.
• Operate Tools & Equipment:Use power tools such as blowers, weed eaters, pressure washers, and painting equipment to maintain park spaces.
• Assist with Loading & Unloading: Help with moving materials for various projects and repairs

Work is accomplished under the direction of Maintenance Technician III and/or IV. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Work 40 hours per week from April - January.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of duties

Performs routine maintenance tasks within Roanoke's parks, athletic fields, landscaped areas, right of ways, horticultural plantings, and tree trimming. Operates a variety of mowing equipment, edgers, string trimmers, blowers and other small power equipment; marks and maintains athletic fields; plants, waters, and maintains flowers, shrubs and trees; assist with special event support; maintains playground and related facilities. Work is accomplished under the direction of Maintenance Technician III and/or IV.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience.