Parks Worker I

Job Opening 2026-09

Job Position: Parks Worker I

Number of Job Vacancies: One (1)

Department: Parks & Recreation

Work Location: City of Bloomfield

Salary Range: $14 - $18.50/hr. with Full Competitive Benefits

Status: Regular/Full-Time

Days Worked: Four days in a row - may include weekends, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Job Summary

The City of Bloomfield is seeking a dependable and hardworking Parks Worker I to assist in the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of City parks, grounds, buildings, and recreational facilities. This position works under the general supervision of the Parks Director and helps ensure parks and recreation areas are safe, clean, and well‑maintained for public use.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general park and facility maintenance, including construction, repair, and upkeep of buildings, bowery structures, lighting, plumbing, and storage facilities
• Assist with carpentry, painting, roofing, concrete, masonry, plumbing, and basic electrical work
• Install, test, maintain, and repair irrigation and sprinkler systems
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines
• Operate and maintain heavy and light equipment such as backhoes, front‑end loaders, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, trenchers, welders, chainsaws, and hand tools
• Perform landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, and aerating
• Prepare and maintain sports fields and recreational facilities (lining, chalking, grooming, court and playground inspections)
• Assist with seasonal operations such as snow removal and special events
• Provide guidance and training to temporary, seasonal, or part‑time workers on a project basis
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, construction, or related work
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, turf maintenance, landscaping, and pesticide application
• Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, welding, and equipment repair
• Ability to identify common weeds, pests, and turf diseases
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public

Licenses & Requirements

• Valid driver's license required
• CDL Class B preferred but not required
• Ability to safely operate equipment and tools

Work Environment

This position involves frequent physical activity including walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching. Work is performed outdoors year‑round and includes exposure to weather extremes, chemicals, and machinery. Some lifting of heavy materials is required.