Seasonal Public Works Parks and Facilities Laborer

Job Title : Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker

A position of limited duration performing a variety of tasks involved in the improvement and routine corrective and preventative maintenance of City facilities, grounds, parks, and greenways, and in logistical ground support for community events.

Desired : Bilingual are encouraged to apply. It is mandatory that applicants can communicate fluently and read and write in English.

Essential Job Functions :

• Perform sanitation at City parks, facilities, grounds, and natural areas, including litter / trash pickup, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning public restrooms. (30%)
• Assist with the planting, cultivation, and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers, including fertilizing, watering, mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, and pruning. (25%)
• Perform cleaning, power-washing, painting, and graffiti removal for parks and facilities grounds, structures, amenities, and appurtenances. (15%)
• Perform bike / pedestrian path maintenance and trail construction and maintenance tasks, including clearing, construction, and maintenance of improved and primitive trails in natural areas and parks. (15%)
• Assemble, inspect, and maintain playground equipment, benches, tables, picnic structures, and other park amenities. (10%)
• Regularly operate City vehicles. Must possess a valid State issued driver's license and an acceptable driving record (ongoing).
• Follow all safety rules, policies and procedures established for work areas, maintain safe work habits, and contribute to the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Maintain consistent and regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Effectively and clearly communicate to others verbally in-person and in both electronic and physical written form.

Auxiliary Job Functions (5%) :

Disclaimer : The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not include all duties that may be performed by an employee of this classification.

Qualifications :

Ability to :

Education and Experience : Equivalent to high school education. Knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in routine landscape maintenance and horticulture. Any satisfactory combination of experience, education, and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. Preferred : Prior experience in parks grounds and landscape maintenance.

Special Requirements / Licenses :

Physical Demands of Position : Many duties are physically demanding and may require the movement of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Movement of materials weighing 35 to 50 pounds may consume up to 30% of the work period. Duties require regular use of hand tools, shovels, weed eaters, light trucks, mowers, etc. Must be able to perform physically demanding labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions. Activity and types of duties performed require manual coordination and dexterity for extended periods.

Physical Requirements :

Mental Demands :

The above listed physical and mental demands of the position are not exhaustively inclusive of all abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position.

Working Conditions : Most duties take place outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions and terrain.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervision is not a function of this position.

Supervision Received : Works under the direct supervision of the Parks and Facilities Superintendent or designee. May receive instruction or direction from Parks Workers II and III.

Required application materials : Complete online application - Do not leave work experience fields blank or type 'see resume' in any fields in the application template.