Nuisance Code Enforcement Worker

Department/Division: Inspections Department

Job Type: Seasonal, Part Time

Pay: $16.00 Per Hour

Under the direction of the Building Inspector, performs various tasks related to the enforcement of nuisance code violations and the cleanup of City property.

• Mowing, trimming, and removal of grass, weeds, bushes, trees, limbs, evergreens, etc.on City and private property.
• Painting City signs, guardrails, etc.
• Maintenance, repair, and cleaning of mowing equipment
• Cleaning, organizing, and proper care of tools and equipment
• Picking up of garbage, litter, debris, and other materials from City and private property
• Assist the Nuisance Code Officer with the posting of code violations
• Other assigned and related duties

• Ability to pass basic reading, writing, and mathematics exams

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, and problem solve without direct and constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public and fellow employees.

• Typical working shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. May require some evening and/or weekend hours
• Part-time seasonal position

• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
• Move light objects (less than 50 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time (i.e., picks up trash from the roadside, works under equipment).
• Lift arms above shoulder level, holding objects (50 pounds or more) (i.e., throws bags and loose trash into a truck, enters the cab of a vehicle).
• Moves shoulders and arms in circular and sideways motion (i.e., laying concrete and operating heavy equipment).
• Moves shoulders and arms in circular and sideways motion (i.e., laying concrete and operating heavy equipment)
• Climb up and down ladders or steps
• Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 5.5 feet off the ground.
• Ability to stand, sit, reach, grasp, lift/carry, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, and push/pull.
• Use written sources of information, e.g., read reports, procedural documentation, reference materials
• Perform detailed work requiring visual acuity, e.g., repair electronic equipment
• Use non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g., alarms, beepers, pagers
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

All applicants shall reside in either Jefferson County or a County adjacent to Jefferson County, including any of the following:
Marion, Wayne, Hamilton, Franklin, Perry, or Washington, as their principal place of residence, within six (6) months of hire, and thereafter at all times during the time of their employment by the City. Any employee who shall fail to establish and/or maintain his or her domicile and residency as required herein shall be subject to discharge from employment with the City.

1100 Main Street
Mount Vernon IL 62864
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