Leaf Collection Worker-Seasonal

Works as a member of a leaf collection crew.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as cutting grass using tractors, power riding and push mowers; removing leaves and debris; trimming shrubbery, and clearing and landscaping grounds.
• Cleans out catch basins using shovels and pitchforks; sweeps and cleans sidewalks and streets.
• Cleans buildings, washes floors, windows and cleans restrooms; stocks restrooms with paper products.
• Cleans public grounds by picking up trash.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes and trims trees and plant materials.
• Works as a member of a leaf collection crew.
• Digs graves with a shovel; assists with funeral activities.
• Operates push mowers and trimmers.
• Assists in other crews as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in unskilled manual labor.
• Working knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to operate light equipment such as the mowers, trimmers, and small trucks in a safe manner.

Work is performed primarily in outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold with snow and ice. The employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The employee is subject to vibration, such as exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is also subject to workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or exposure to chemicals, oils, fuels.

The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and oils.