Seasonal Labor - Parks

Seasonal Labor - Parks

Salary

$14.00 Hourly

Location

100 W Old Mill Road, Mesquite, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

00362

Department

Athletics & Leisure Services

Division

Parks

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of City parks, trails and athletic venues.

Examples of Duties

* Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

* Maintain parks, trails, athletic venues; pull weeds, prune shrubs and other related duties using hand tools.

* Assist parks crew in a variety of scheduled custodial services for parks and facilities, including cleaning and repairing floors, restrooms, and removal of trash.

* Perform tasks such as grounds pickup, mowing, sprinkler repair and installation, fence repair and installation, building construction and remodeling.

* Operate hand and power tools and motorized equipment used to maintain and repair City facilities.

* Perform grounds cleanup duties; insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.

* Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

* Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

* Basic maintenance and repair methods and procedures used in assignment area.

* Safe practices and procedures applicable to area of assignment.

* Repair work and lawn care.

Ability to:

* Follow directions and have a desire to learn.

* Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

* Operate riding mowers, tractors, truck and trailers, and other landscape equipment.

* Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.

* Follow oral and written instructions and work cooperatively with others.

* Perform heavy physical labor.

Special Requirements

Experience, Education & Training:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Experience in repair work and lawn care.

Training:
On the job.

License or Certificate:
Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483 and be at least 16 years old.

Competencies:

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They are able to demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.

Customer Service - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.

Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial…