Park Maintainer

id='p744_'>Park Maintainer JobID: 744

Position Type:

Outside Workers

Date Posted:

7/27/2026

Location:

Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Mon.-August 10, 2026.

PARK MAINTAINER

PARKS & RECREATION, YOUTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES

SUMMARY: Performs general manual labor in the maintenance of City park properties and grounds. Includes operating, cleaning and basic upkeep of medium or smaller motorized equipment; mower/saw/broom/blower/cutter and any related equipment. Performs clipping, raking, litter clean-up, brush removal, bleacher or bandstand handling, truck loading and unloading, locker & bathroom clean-up, snow shoveling and sanding walks. Assist in painting, repairs, weeding, cultivation, planting, pruning, transplanting, fertilizing, watering and other similar duties. Performs duties related to skating and sliding programs and showmobile operations. Operates pickup or similar light vehicle, riding/walk behind/push mowers, small tractor, etc., and performs preventive maintenance. Performs other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires High School Diploma or GED, with emphasis in mechanical sciences preferred. Requires 1 year experience in related work. Must have working knowledge of pole and line setting, minor carpentry repairs, and familiarity with seasonal operation of parks. Requires valid CT Driver's License with excellent driving record. Requires good physical condition, visual and auditory acuity and depth perception, effective communication skills and ability to understand and carry out simple oral instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outdoors; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, and occasional indoor work. May be required to set up and work on a scaffold or ladder. Required to lift objects of moderate to heavy weight up to 50 or more pounds.

WORK SCHEDULE: Summer Pilot Work Schedule: May 26, 2026 to September 8, 2026, Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Regular work schedule reverts back to Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The work schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the City.

BENEFITS include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off (personal days, perfect attendance days, vacation, accrued sick leave, including 13 full day & 2 half day holidays) & insurance package (medical, dental, vision care, prescriptions, life, and short-term disability).

SALARY: $26.79/hour. (Increases to $28.39 at 6 months, $29.23 at 1 year.)

Requires ONLINE APPLICATION:

www.bristolct.gov

DEADLINE: Monday, August 10, 2026.

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