Public Works Worker I - Parks Department in HILLSBOROUGH, New Jersey at TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH

Department: Parks
Job Title: Public Works Worker

Job or Grade Level: Public Works Worker I

Salary Range: $41,119 starting annual salary based on the Teamsters Union agreement

Reporting to: Assistant Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Medical/Prescription Benefit Program, Cafeteria Plan program, Pension/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Merit Increase program

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation, Parks Supervisor, and Parks Assistant Supervisor, the Public Works Worker I Parks role works alone or as a member of a small group to perform duties associated with various parks, recreation, and public works functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Athletic field construction and maintenance
• Grounds cleanup
• Recycling
• Turf, tree, and ornamental planting and pruning
• Trail construction and repair
• Playground installation, repair, and maintenance
• Court maintenance
• Fencing, sign, and bleacher installation and maintenance
• Irrigation system scheduling and repair
• Building maintenance and repair
• Check and maintain trucks, trailers, tractors, mowers, and light & medium-sized construction and maintenance equipment
• Provide daily recordkeeping associated with equipment utilization and work orders.
• Support Recreation activities and special events
• Adhere to all safety directives, personnel policies, and other shop rules.
• Attend required safety training sessions
• Respond to winter storm operations or other Township emergencies on an as-needed basis.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required

• Able to properly identify trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Knowledge of proper plant and tree health care.
• Prior sports field maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Proven level of dependability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
• Ability to learn simple to complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles (i.e. pickup trucks, vans, tractors, etc.) and load or unload vehicles with objects
• Experience in manual work

Preferred

• Prior full-time position with a landscaping firm
• Tree worker skills
• Familiarity with computer use

Required

• Minimum education of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Valid NJ driver's license

Preferred

• Class A CDL License or ability to obtain a New Jersey Class A CDL license by passing both the written and roadtest within the first year of employment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work safely outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, climb, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to grasp and hold objects & tools with a full range of motion in wrists & arms.
• Hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person and on the telephone.
• Performing heavy physical labor, including lifting objects above 50 pounds with assistance.

Additional Information:

• Clearance of a background check.
• Department operating hours are 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Monday through Friday; operating hours may change seasonally
• May require occasional work outside of normal operating hours

Application Special Instructions

All applications are to be submitted online and should include a cover letter, resume, professional references, and copies of any licenses or certifications held.

Job Specific Questions:

Additional screening questions specific to this position may be asked during the recruitingprocess.