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 SummaryThe 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 QualificationsEducation & 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 EnvironmentThis 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.
Background Check and Drug Test Disclaimer and AuthorizationI understand that as a condition of employment with the City of Bloomfield, I will be required to undergo both a background check and a drug test.I must authorize the City of Bloomfield within the online application, by checking a box, to conduct a comprehensive background investigation to verify my personal, criminal, employment, and education history for employment purposes. I understand that the offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of this investigation to the City's satisfaction.I also acknowledge that as a condition of employment, I must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and/or alcohol test. I understand that the City's drug and alcohol testing policy prohibits the illegal use of drugs and alcohol, and that I must not be under the influence of such substances on City's premises or while performing City business.I understand that failure to submit to a required drug test, testing positive for illegal substances, or providing a false sample may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.By checking a box within the online application, I will release the City of Bloomfield, its agents, and any contracted laboratory or physician from any and all claims and liability for damages or injuries that may arise from the administration and analysis of a drug/alcohol test or from any investigation of my background, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.I have read and understand this statement and the associated policy. I agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined herein by checking the box within the online application.
