PARK CARETAKER

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Waters, mows, weeds, trims, renovates, and fertilizes lawns; rakes leaves.
• Cleans walks, courts, fields, and other facilities.
• Loads trimmings and cuttings onto trucks.
• Plants, transplants, removes, fertilizes, cultivates, and waters landscaped areas.
• Sprays flowers and ornamental and foundation shrubs.
• Picks up paper and debris.
• Operates power mowers, edgers, and other equipment.
• Drives vehicles, as required.
• Performs basic maintenance work, keeps tools and other supplies in proper condition.
• Performs semi-skilled work in the construction and repair of structures and equipment.
• Reports illegal activities and/or safety hazards to City law enforcement officers.
• Performs related work as required.