News: Job Posting-Parks Seasonal Groundskeeper

Date Published Author
3/16/2026 12:00:00 AM  Waterbury Recreation 

Parks Seasonal Groundskeeper

Town Of Waterbury
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Parks Seasonal Groundskeeper
PAY: $19 per hour, Seasonal Full-Time, April through October, 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, with Friday afternoons off.
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Rec Director
PURPOSE OF JOB: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of physical labor tasks on all facets of the parks, buildings and grounds facilities, as well as the landscaping of all Town facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

  • Other duties may be required and assigned. Reports directly to Parks & Recreation Department Foreman and/or Superintendent with daily contact and instruction.
  • Performs a wide range of grounds, landscaping and related duties, including maintenance of parks, fields and other recreation facilities and Town ground and landscaped areas.
  • Performs maintenance and physical improvement work for the Town Recreation Path.
  • Operates light equipment such as mowers, tractors, and hand-held equipment. Responsible for vehicle and equipment maintenance of department resources.
  • Works on grounds and landscaping in the Town’s cemeteries.
  • Promotes a safe and respectful work culture through positive role modeling and strong communication skills; immediately puts a stop to any speech or behaviors which are discriminatory or otherwise conveys disrespect to others.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in general landscaping. Some experience working with small engines, carpentry and plumbing. Must have experience operating light equipment, or be able to learn it quickly. A valid Vermont driver’s license.
 
Interested applicants should complete an Employment Application and send to Sam Grandfield at SGrandfield@waterburyvt.com with your cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


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