Laborer-Full Time

Parks and Recreation

Lower Makefield Township is now accepting applications for the position of Laborer in the Parks and Recreation Department.  This is a full-time position with benefits.

The starting probationary salary will be $56,824 for a minimum period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. During this time the employee is eligible for entitled benefits. After the probationary period the employee shall receive a salary of $59,612. The position requires the ability to work outside even in extreme temperatures, standing, lifting and carry 100 pounds or more and a variety of skill sets. These include construction background, road repair and maintenance experience, concrete work, engine maintenance or repair, grass mowing, and the ability to work and function as a productive and positive member of the department.

This Laborer position is a 9-5 workday and is primarily housed in the Community Center. This person will be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and janitorial of the facility in addition to all event setup and tear down. Candidates will be expected to mow and trim grass and trim and pull weeds to help the parks look good, pick up litter to help protect the natural environment and its wildlife, maintain plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees to aid the beautification effort, clean restroom facilities and buildings and remove trash and recyclable material in an effort to promote facility readiness, assist park managers with park improvement projects, and perform tasks in support of programs, activities, and special events. Duties cover a wide variety of activities including heavy labor.

This position could advance to higher job classifications based upon experience, job skills, and training.  Applicant must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (Class C).  Having a CDL license is preferred, and necessary along with other requirements to advance beyond this position. Applicants are expected to be available for afterhours overtime work including emergency situations and winter maintenance.

This position will not start before May 1, 2023. 

Applications are available at the Community Center 1550 Oxford Valley Rd between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and should be received by April 21, 2023 by 4:00 P.M..  Applications should be submitted to the attention of the Parks and Recreation Director, Monica Tierney.