Parks and Recreation Laborer

City of Hillsboro
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Description
Employee Name:
Dept./Div.:
Parks and Recreation

Position Title:

Parks and Recreation Laborer Reports To.:
Parks and Recreation Director
Civil Service Status:
Unclassified Class

Title:

Not Assigned
Employment Status:
Full-Time Class Number:
Not Assigned
FLSA Status/Pay:
Non-Exempt EEOC Job Group:
Service-Maintenance
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QUALIFICATIONS:

An example of acceptable qualifications (at least one of the following):
− Completion of high school education or GED; and
− 1 – 2 years experience in maintenance and/or construction.
− Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to the minimum
Qualifications Stated Above.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid
State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all
Inclusive:
printers, copier, telephone, and other standard business office equipment, motor vehicles.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING
Conditions:
The employee has exposure to potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, long periods of
computer screen operation, blood, bodily tissues, and fluids, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather
conditions, hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants or hazardous waste, possible
injury as a result of electrical shock, crowds, extreme non-weather related heat or cold, lifting,
carrying, pushing, pulling, potentially dangerous/fatal infectious diseases, works in an area in which
the means of egress is or can be obstructed, possible injury from falling from high places, works in the
vacinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways, works in the vicinity of
dockboards (bridge plates), works on or around platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g.,
manlifts, firetrucks, etc.), moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines, extremely noisy
conditions above 85db, possible injury from explosions or fire, sharp objects, needles, and medical
instruments, environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists,
gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas, unclean or unsanitary conditions, potentially vicious
animals, chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.),
hazardous driving conditions, works in confined space (e.g., manhole, trench, etc.), shaking objects or
surfaces, ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds, life threatening situations, uses or works
in proximity to the use of firearms.

Note:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is
considered heavy work.
City of Hillsboro
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description And Worker Characteristics:
JOB DUTIES in order of importance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment for the repair, maintenance, and construction of parks,

gardens, and trails; assist with mowing and trimming at designated locations; maintain the urban
forest by planting, removing, trimming, and caring for trees and shrubs; perform brush collection
and assist with landscape improvements; maintain flower beds and City of Hillsboro property;
prepare civic displays.

• Perform maintenance and care of the urban forest, including planting, removal, trimming, and

general care of trees and shrubs; mow City of Hillsboro property; maintain flower beds, trails,
gardens, and the City Fountain; clean and maintain public restrooms and park facilities; remove
trash and debris from parks and public areas; coordinate and schedule volunteer work for parks,
trails, and gardens; maintain and coordinate a schedule of all park events; prepare civic…