Park Technician
Stevens Point Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

Job Description
This Park Technician position with the City of Stevens Point Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is a hands-on role focused on the operation and maintenance of the Goerke Park's athletic facilities. This position supports the daily preparation, cleanliness, and upkeep of the indoor ice arena, outdoor stadium, tennis courts, and municipal pool all located in Goerke Park. Key responsibilities include operating an ice resurfacer (Zamboni), grooming and maintaining athletic turf, and performing general custodial and maintenance tasks. Training can be provided for the right candidate. This position provides a wide range of general maintenance, repair, construction and horticultural activities in park facilities and assigned areas. They are responsible for the general upkeep, appearance, improvements, safety, cleanup and maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities and park grounds.

Tasks Routinely Performed

• Must be fully competent and perform at a satisfactory level in all essential duties. The routine tasks listed below are required for the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position.
• Performs turf maintenance including mowing, trimming, seeding, fertilizing, watering and pesticide applications.
• Prepares and maintains grass and synthetic turf athletic fields for various recreation activities.
• Assists in training seasonal employees.
• Leads seasonal crews at park areas and park facilities with tasks, projects and processes.
• Assists with the seasonal start-up and winterization of parks and recreation facilities.
• Conducts daily operations /maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities.Inspects parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas for hazards and unsafe conditions and makes necessary repairs or modifications.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance to park facilities and park related equipment including: mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and electrical.
• Constructs, assembles, repairs, installs and renovates park facilities including buildings, pavilions, restrooms, skate parks, fences, signs, picnic tables, benches, trails, steps, ramps, guard posts and rails, etc.
• Performs landscape methods and procedures.Perform snow and ice control and removal procedures from parking lots, walkways and park roads. Including plowing, sanding, spreading deicing chemicals, loading trucks, hauling snow, and shoveling sidewalks.
• Prune and/or removes trees along street right-of-ways and in park areas.
• Collects refuse and fugitive trash at outdoor recreation areas and at park facilities.
• Assist in municipal pool start-up, day-to-day operations, and winterizing tasks
• Operates pick-up trucks, tractors, large and small mowers, ice resurfacing equipment, powered grounds equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Responsible for cleaning and care of assigned equipment.
• Reports needed repairs or malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with peers, supervisor, seasonal employees and the general public.
• Performs a variety of custodial tasks typical of public buildings and indoor/outdoor facilities. Tasks include but are not limited to: cleaning floors, remove and empty trash; clean windows, walls, ceilings and light fixtures; clean sinks, lavatories and urinals in restrooms.
• Assist the public as needed, while conveying the mission of the City of Stevens Point in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other related work as assigned for the efficient operation of the department.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work day or night hours and weekends with minimal notice.
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor environment conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, to extreme cold.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50-100 pounds and 20 to 50 pounds continuously five days per week.
• Must be able to coordinate and accomplish service calls seven days a week.
• Must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position, which require the use of both hands.
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel and squat for repair requirements.
• Performance of tasks may involve exposure to machinery and its moving parts as well as gases, chemicals and exhaust.
• Must be able to sit to drive and operate continuously 6-8 hours per day.
• Must have no restrictions from continuous motion and vibration.
• Must be able to utilize hand controls continuously 6-8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work at heights above 12 feet.
• Must be able to use a seat belt.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required with two to four years’ work experience in park maintenance, landscaping, construction, general maintenance, natural resources or related field.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driving License (CDL) issued by the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain CDL within six months of hire, with a safe driving record.

$24.47 hourly (starting)

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Questions can be directed to Recreation Superintendent, Anne Hylla, at 715-346-1578 or [email protected]

Closing Date
October 16, 2025

Date Posted
September 30, 2025