Recreation and Parks Maintenance Worker
Salary
$54,392.00 - $57,720.00 Annually
Location
South Burlington
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500075
Department
Public Works
Division
Park Maintenance
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
City Hall/Public Works
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
Manual work of a routine nature, performing parks and recreational facilities maintenance activities. All other job duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
- Performing labor as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
- Performing manual tasks in assisting with all parks maintenance division projects and tasks, including, but not limited to, general maintenance and repair of parks and recreation facilities, mowing, tree and brush clearing, and construction of new infrastructure. clearing debris, raking fields, and other park-related work.
- Operating equipment incidental to the work or task assigned. This may include power tools, lawn mowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, chippers, tractors, sidewalk plows, and other equipment, as necessary.
- Operating a snowplow, sidewalk plow, sander, and spreader. Assisting with snow and ice management activities.
- Performing janitorial and custodial duties within city parks and recreational facilities.
- Assisting the recreation department during festivals and events. Responsible for setup before events and breakdown/cleanup after events.
- Working collaboratively with recreation program staff and other public works personnel as necessary.
- Availability to assist in public works-related emergency work.
- Performing duties requiring independent judgment and in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
- Ensuring time and work are accounted for in written work orders as appropriate.
- Making routine contacts with other city divisions staff within Public Works and occasional contact with the public.
- Supporting the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments within the city.
- Performing other tasks or functions as necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, two years of experience in parks, landscaping, or public works maintenance activities.
- Possession of Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months.
Supplemental Information
- Working knowledge of landscaping materials and methods and athletic field layout and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to operate power tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to follow standard safety practices.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and carry out verbal instructions.
- Prior experience and demonstrated competency in landscaping and ability to make repairs in parks and other city buildings, preferred.
The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employees needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
- 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
- Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
- Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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How many years of parks maintenance, landscaping, and/or public works maintenance activities experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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This position requires possession of a Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months. Please select your CDL status:
- I have a CDL with tanker endorsement
- I have a CDL with no tanker endorsement
- I do not have a CDL
04
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Required Question
Employer South Burlington, City of (VT)
Address 180 Market Street
South Burlington, Vermont, 05403
Phone 8028464118
Website https://southburlingtonvt.gov