Parks Laborer; Seasonal

Under general supervision of the Parks Manager, performs a variety of unskilled and manual labor tasks to maintain park grounds, equipment, and facilities (e.g., mows grass, cuts brush, picks up litter, maintains athletic fields, paints picnic tables and other equipment or facilities); works on an intermittent basis which may fluctuate based on the need for such services; operates medium and light equipment and hand and light power tools in performing assigned tasks.

Completion of secondary education (high school diploma or GED equivalent) or currently attending high school or actively enrolled in a recognized GED program, or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; must be at least 18 years of age; must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; if a student, must reside in Upper Sandusky School District.

None required.

Mower, weed eater, posthole digger, and other light equipment or hand and power tools.

Employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings and/or elevated platforms; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas;

exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 db (e.g., mower, chainsaws); exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, backhoe, man lift); exposed to possible injury from falling from high places; works in or around crowds;

has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; occasionally lifts objects 80 pounds or less; frequently carries objects 50 pounds or less; frequently pushes objects 80 pounds or less.

Note:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work.

In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.

90% (1) Operates riding or push mower to mow grass; cuts brush; picks up litter and empties waste cans; assists with maintenance of athletic fields; makes minor repairs to playground equipment or parks facilities; paints picnic tables, benches, containers, shelters, restrooms, etc.; cuts weeds; shovels snow; waters flowerbeds.

5% (2) Performs other routine maintenance within the parks as assigned.

(3) Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.

(4) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(5) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

building and grounds maintenance and repair practices, methods, tools, and equipment; safety practices and procedures; division policies and procedures.

use and care of hand and power tools and shop equipment; operation of light motorized equipment.

follow detailed instructions; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; develop and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively with coworkers, superiors, and the general public.