General Laborer - Greenspace & Parks Maintenance

Job Title:

GENERAL LABORER Department:
Parks and Recreation

Reports To:

Various Supervisors/Managers/Crew Leaders as assigned Directs Work Of: NA FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Effective Date(s): 2011; 2017; PG 1/1/2019 EEO-4 Classification Service Maintenance Normal

Work Hours:

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Normal Work Days:
Monday through Friday Education/Experience

Education:

High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Experience:

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

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.

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.

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

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills of equipment/tools used in performing work;
Pursues training opportunities.

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.

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The…