Full-Time Job Vacancies
The Somerset County Park Commission has the following full-time positions available. Interested candidates should email Donna Umgelter or call (908) 722-1200 ext. 5239.
Greensworker
Description
Under the direction of the Superintendent, responsible for the playing condition and maintenance of the grounds and turf of the golf course including operating necessary equipment to maintain greens, tees, fairways, rough, and out of play areas, bunker maintenance, preparation of new areas for seed/sod, planting and trimming trees, and snow removal.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and one to two years related experience and/or training preferred. Ability to work with general public. Ability to work weekends and holidays and if required, report to work for emergency situations. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Maintenance Worker 2
Description
Under the direction of the Park Foreman, is responsible for the grounds maintenance at the park facility and other areas as assigned. Duties include but are not limited to equipment maintenance, mowing, snow removal, and trash removal.
Qualifications
High school graduation or GED and one to two years related experience and/or training. Ability to work with the general public crucial. Ability to work weekends and holidays if required and report to work for emergency situations. Must have a valid NJ driver’s license.
Senior Maintenance Worker
Description
Under direction of the Supervisor of East County Maintenance, assists with the maintenance of year-round and seasonal recreation and park facilities, snow removal, transports and operates the portable stage and sound system, and assists with special events. Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
High school graduation, with a minimum of two years maintenance experience. Neat, clean appearance, and ability to work with the general public crucial. Ability to operate a multi-channel sound board at musical special events. Ability to work evenings and weekends, and ability to adjust work schedule as required for the efficient operation of programs and facilities. Must have or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
Maintenance Worker
Description
Under direction of the Foreman of Stable Maintenance, assist with maintaining the buildings, equipment, and grounds at Lord Stirling Stable. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining the indoor and outdoor rings, maintaining pastures, mowing and trimming lawns, pastures, and trails, maintaining fences and gates, assisting with repairs and construction to buildings, and snow removal. Position will also assist with the preparation of special events.
Qualifications
Ability to perform building maintenance tasks and equipment maintenance and repair. Ability to adjust work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required for the efficient operation of the stable. Ability to operate tractors, mowers, and safely transport equipment using a small trailer. Ability to perform physical tasks under varying weather conditions. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to work with the general public crucial. Must have a valid driver's license.
Maintenance Worker
Description
Under the supervision of the Park Foreman and Assistant Foremen, responsible for daily grounds maintenance at Mountain View Park including ball fields, playgrounds, parking lots, trails, and picnic groves. Duties include but are not limited to equipment maintenance, mowing, snow removal, and trash removal.
Qualifications
High school graduation or GED and one to two years related experience and/or training. Ability to work with the general public crucial. Ability to work weekends and holidays if required and report to work for emergency situations. Must have a valid NJ driver’s license. Ability to work 10 hour days/weekends/ holidays if required and report to work for emergency situations. Must be able to coordinate work schedule with Foreman/Assistant Foreman to meet demands of league play and tournaments on weekends. Must have a valid NJ drivers license.
Stableworker
Lord Stirling Stable
Description
Under direction of the Stable Supervisors, performs duties to effectively operate an equestrian stable, including feeding and grooming of horses, care of tack, cleaning stalls, and preparation of horses and ponies for riding lessons, lead line, and pony parties.
Qualifications
Ability to perform simple maintenance tasks. Must be able to school new and young horses. Ability to adjust work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required for the proper care of the horses. Ability to perform physical tasks under varying weather conditions. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to work with the general public crucial. Must have a valid driver's license. Previous experience working with horses preferred.