The City of Canton seeks to hire a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance to perform a a variety of duties involving the general maintenance, repair and improvement of City parks and City property, grounds and buildings. This individual also assists with other Public Works maintenance projects as assigned, and responds to emergency situations involving disruptions in City services, snow and ice removal, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Parks Maintenance

• Perform various duties involving the maintenance, repair and improvement of City parks
• Check parks and City property for trash and waste; empty garbage cans and receptacles
• Clean park bathrooms and other facilities on a regular basis
• Paint and repair park facilities and park equipment as needed
• Perform general grounds maintenance to include lawn care, mowing and watering
• Perform planting, landscaping and tree trimming within parks and City property
• Spray for weeds, pesticides and herbicides, etc.
• Assist with building maintenance repairs and projects

2. General Maintenance

• Operate equipment, including motor grader, backhoe, pay loader, dump truck, snow plow, street sweeper
• Perform snow removal and street sanding
• Assist with maintenance of streets, water system, waste water system, parks and facilities as directed
• Assist with spraying for weeds, mosquitoes, etc., as needed
• Ensure tools and equipment are used safely; personal protective equipment is used properly; initiate requests for repair or replacement of tools and equipment when necessary

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties, projects and tasks as may be required by the Director of Public Works and to assure the success of department operations and services

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma, or equivalent GED required

2. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Should have general knowledge of occupational hazards connected with weed and pesticide sprays
• Must have knowledge of correct operation of mowers, tractors, trucks and other City equipment
• Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to various situations and people
• Must be able to read directions, plans and maps; be able to calculate amounts and measurements
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment

3. Physical Capabilities

• Wide variety of physical activity required: may include extended periods of strenuous activity, including heavy manual labor, lifting up to 75 pounds, digging, carrying, climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, crawling through narrow accesses, and withstanding exposure to variable weather conditions
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment, including trucks, snow equipment, loaders, backhoes and sweepers
• Must have the ability to work inside and outside activities in all types of weather; daytime and nighttime

4. Additional Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months; safe driving record
• Must have or be able to obtain applicable spray certifications within 6 months

Apply on-line or via email to Larissa.thorne@cantonsd.org

Call 605-987-2881 if you have questions

Closing date 2/26/2021

The City of Canton is an Equal Opportunity Employer