Parks Maintenance Laborer

Under the general supervision of a Park Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of manual duties to maintain and improve park facilities, trails, and green spaces within the Parks system, including but not limited to Oak Grove Cemetery; Assists other personnel in the performance of job duties. May be required to supervise individuals in special work programs. 

Illustrative Duties:

• Assists in maintaining public buildings, equipment, and grounds; performs various tasks (e.g., cleans offices and restrooms, sweeps, rakes leaves, mows grass, clears brush, shovels snow, spreads salt, etc.)
• Performs a variety of labor tasks to assist with departmental operations (e.g., runs errands, moves furniture, cleans, maintains and performs minor facility and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to playgrounds, playground surfacing, fencing, pavilions, etc, picks up and delivers materials and supplies, carries tools, assists maintenance workers in painting, roofing, and light carpentry, operate a chain saw, chipper, vacuum machine, zero-turn, small power tools, lawn tractor, bush hog/bucket tractor, power lift, dump truck, etc).
• Performs general work in support of recreation and community special events, include, but not limited to, installing road barricades, setting up and taking down stage(s), a/v equipment, tables and chairs, inflatable movie screen and equipment, etc, setting posts and installing signs, covering fields, placing athletic equipment, field prep, and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered
• Retirement Benefits
• Comprehensive Wellness Program Offered
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Provided by the Employer
• Voluntary and Supplemental Benefits are Offered
• An Employee Assistance Program is Provided by the Employer
• Education Assistance Offered
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Valid Driver's License 

The Ability to Perform Moderate to Heavy Repetitive Physical Labor

Preferred:

One (1) year of experience as a general laborer; and/or a combination of training and experience which evidences a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of laborer policies and procedures; ground maintenance methods; safety practices and procedures utilized in janitorial services; and basic work ethics. Ability to perform heavy repetitive manual labor for extended periods of time; follow general oral and written instructions; maintain effective working relationships and handle simple public contacts. Must be skilled in the operation and utilization of hand tools and motorized equipment. Must possess the ability to work in a team environment. Must have the ability to work in inclement weather. Must have the ability to safely operate city vehicles and trailers to move equipment as needed.

Physical Ability Requirements:  

The ability to perform heavy repetitive manual labor for extended periods.  Ability to tolerate various temperatures and climates. Ability to operate the internal radio system.   Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Essential Job Function test as required for the position.