General Laborer - Greenspace & Parks Maintenance

General Laborer

This is an entry level laborer position that performs manual work in a variety of settings including building cleaning and maintenance, grounds maintenance, trash/sanitation collection and city parks/property maintenance. Utilizes a variety of hand tools, shovels, lawn maintenance equipment, and chain saws and may drive light-duty trucks in the performance of duties related to this general laborer work.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs grounds maintenance work: mowing/maintaining park and open space areas, planting lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Seeds, fertilizes, waters, and provides pest and weed control. Removes snow from streets, walks and other paved areas.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment used in performing work, i.e. oil changes, blade repair/replace, small engine repair, routine automotive repairs; maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs of City buildings/facilities maintain clean/orderly condition;
  Collects and disposes solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter; cleans floors/stairs/offices; replaces light bulbs; replenishes restroom supplies; assists with routine repairs to plumbing and electrical systems, buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Assists with the installation, removal and storage of equipment, tables, chairs and displays used in special programs and/or city sponsored events. Prepares and maintains athletic fields and aquatic center equipment/pool for public use.
• Assists with the construction of new facilities and maintenance of streets/city property: performs clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work. Repairs pot holes. Assists with making and repairing City street signs.
• Works with sanitation collection drivers to collect and remove trash/refuse from City streets, residential neighborhoods and businesses.
• Operates a variety of equipment, hand and power tools including but not limited to lawn mowers, weed eaters, tree trimmers, chainsaws, shovels, and light-duty trucks

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills of equipment/tools used in performing work;
  Pursues training opportunities.
• Safety and Security – Sets up and maintains safety traffic controls around active work area. Complies with relevant OSHA safety standards;
  Observes safety and security precautions and procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment, tools and materials properly. Demonstrates knowledge of relevant safety rules and safe operation of equipment.
• Language - Ability to read and interpret safety rules, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Quality & Quantity
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to complete work; completes tasks on time. Employee is consistently at work as scheduled and on time for work assignments. Readily assists/volunteers to assist co-workers.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Minimum of high school diploma or the equivalent;

Experience:

Knowledge of proper use of hand tools, chain saws, lawn equipment, 8-ft ladders and ability to safely operate light-duty truck.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operation of various power and hand tools including, but not limited to lawn mowers, tree trimmers, weed eaters, chain saws, shovels…