Lakes Laborer; seasonal

Summary

Under the direction of the Lakes Supervisor, performs entry‑level manual labor and maintenance duties in support of lake operations, facilities, and recreational amenities within Hot Springs Village. Assists Lakes Management staff with routine maintenance, cleanup, repairs, and general upkeep of lakes, boat ramps, docks, equipment, and related facilities.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Regular attendance is required. May occasionally work outside normal business hours.
• Perform general labor and maintenance duties as assigned by the Lakes Supervisor.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.
• Assist with lake cleanup activities, including the removal of debris and litter from lakes and shorelines.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and removal of buoys and lake markers.
• Operate basic hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties in the shop, storage areas, and work sites.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Work cooperatively with contractors, volunteers, clubs, and other POA departments as directed.
• Follow all POA policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• May be required to operate POA vehicles and equipment after appropriate training.
• May be required to drive a POA or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job safely and successfully, an individual must be able to always perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with safety awareness. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Technician must have knowledge of boating operations and maintenance. Ability to pay attention‑to‑detail while carrying out task‑in‑hand. Ability to look thoroughly at your work to identify and correct errors, spot, and improve weaknesses to achieve accuracy.

Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) minimum. Ability to use and operate heavy equipment is preferred. Experience in working with carpentry materials.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Requires a valid Arkansas drivers’ license and a clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with the help of others.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be above normal  employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

This is a safety‑sensitive position.