Park Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

The City of Platteville is seeking applicants for a full-time Park Maintenance Worker to perform routine maintenance and groundskeeping activities for park facilities and city properties. This position offers a generous benefit package and a minimum starting hourly wage of $19.43 (commensurate with experience). 

The City of Platteville offers unmatched employee benefits, including participation in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), health insurance with low monthly premiums and a $300 max out-of-pocket cost for care, generous paid time off (112 hours in first year plus additional sick leave), and employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains park areas, including structures, fences, signs, benches, restrooms and playground equipment.
• Performs groundskeeping duties, including mowing, planting, seeding, fertilizer application, weed control and preparation of athletic fields.
• Removes snow from parking lots, trails, sidewalks and other assigned areas.
• Assists with set up and take down of equipment for special events.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years of related work experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Valid driver license and clean background check
• Ability to work flexible hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction skills/experience
• Mechanical/Maintenance experience
• Equipment operation, lawn mowing, trucks, trailers and skid loader experience

How to Apply

To ensure full consideration, email the following documents to wilsonc@platteville.org by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

• City of Platteville Application for Employment
• Resume