Parks Worker - Seasonal

Temporary Parks Worker I

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for Parks Worker I who, under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of park and open space facilities, structures and grounds. This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, some heavy manual labor experience and a Class C driver's license with a safe driving record.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the field and the office. The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds is also required.

Additionally, the incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, biohazard materials and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in confined spaces and work in heavy traffic conditions and inclement weather conditions, such as wet, heat and cold. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Education and experience can be met in the following way:
Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND Some experience in heavy manual labor. Knowledge of common hand tools, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of park and open space facilities. Safe work practices. Principles and practices of customer service. Ability to perform routine and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance and construction activities. Perform heavy physical labor.

Learn semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and plumbing work. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Learn to safely operate a variety of equipment. Provide excellent customer service to the public and other City employees. Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.

Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Willingness to wear a uniform. Wear personal protection equipment. Travel to various locations with the City. Perform on-call duty assignments and call-back work as required. Work irregular hours, shifts and weekend.