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Job Opening: Pettisville Community Park Caretaker

Location: Pettisville Community Park
Reports To: PARC Board & Administrator
Schedule: Schedule: Hours vary; weekend availability is often required based on rentals and park use. Most rentals are Friday-Sunday. Some weekday work is needed when LifeWise is in session. Busy season is spring through fall.

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $16 / hr

Position Overview

The Pettisville Community Park is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Park Caretaker to help maintain the clean and welcoming atmosphere of our pavilion, and outdoor restrooms. This role is essential to supporting events, rentals, and programs while keeping the pavilion facilities in excellent condition.

Key Responsibilities

General Cleaning & Facility Care

• Dust surfaces throughout the pavilion, working from high areas to low

• Remove cobwebs and dust doorways, window frames, cabinets, trim, and other surfaces

• Clean and disinfect door handles, counters, sinks, and commonly touched areas

• Monitor lighting and report or address burned-out bulbs or light fixtures needing cleaning

Windows & Doors

• Inspect windows and doors inside and out; clean as needed

• Remove fingerprints and smudges, especially on lower glass areas

• Wipe down globe lights at front entrances

• Oil indoor window frames approximately twice per year

• Pull weeds found in landscape stone near entrances

Kitchen Area

• Clean and disinfect counters and sink

• Check refrigerator and freezer for items left behind

  • Dispose of food or contact rental parties as appropriate

  • Wipe shelves as needed

Restrooms (Indoor & Outdoor)

• Clean and disinfect toilets (including under seats and surrounding walls)

• Clean sinks, counters, mirrors, and floors

• Monitor and refill paper products and soap dispensers

• Address odors by flushing floor drains with water and cleaner as needed

Floors

• Remove and clean rugs

• Sweep corners and edges thoroughly

• Dust mop floors (excluding toilet areas)

• Wet mop main and restroom floors as needed

• Launder dust mops periodically (reimbursement available with documentation)

Trash & Waste

• Empty and reline all indoor and outdoor trash cans

• Transport trash to dumpster

• Ensure proper trash bag inventory and labeling

Inventory & Supplies

• Track cleaning and restroom supplies

• Place supply orders as needed and notify the Treasurer

• Label supply boxes appropriately

Pest Control & Monitoring

• Spray for ants and wasps as needed, inside and outside

• Monitor outdoor restrooms for pests or animals

• Set and monitor traps for mice or other critters when necessary

Coordination with LifeWise Program

• On weekends without pavilion rentals, clean restrooms only when LifeWise tables and chairs remain set up

• When rentals occur, coordinate cleaning after LifeWise has vacated and packed supplies

• Assist with additional cleanings when notified of special or short-notice rentals

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Comfortable performing routine cleaning, light maintenance, and outdoor tasks

• Ability to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks associated with cleaning

• Willingness to communicate with the PARC Board and Treasurer as needed

Please email resume to: Treasurer@PettisvillePark.org