City Parks Litter Tech

Rate of Pay: $Depends on Experience/hr.
Work Schedule: M-F

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routinely inspect and empty all trash, recycling throughout assigned city parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
• Safely remove heavy or full trash bags, tie them securely, and replace them with fresh liners.
• Transport collected waste and trash bags to designated park dumpsters or central disposal sites.
• Safely operate trash utility vehicles, pickup trucks, or carts loaded with trash receptacles and replacement supplies.
• Utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including puncture-resistant gloves and safety vests, while handling trash and debris.
• Conduct basic daily vehicle and equipment safety checks.
• Promptly report overflowing dumpsters, missing trash cans, illegal dumping, graffiti, or damaged park amenities to supervisors
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:
Experience: Previous experience in groundskeeping, janitorial work, sanitation, or municipal labor is preferred but not required (on-the-job training provided).
License: Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (required for driving department vehicles/utility carts).
Physical Demands:
○ Ability to perform strenuous physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions (extreme heat, rain, cold).
○ Ability to repeatedly pull, lift, and carry heavy trash bags and containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
○ Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift continuously throughout a full shift.
Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to complete assigned daily park routes independently with minimal supervision.