Parks Laborer - Seasonal

City of Waukee -
Waukee, IA

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Job Details

Seasonal
$17 - $19 an hour
12 hours ago

Qualifications

Phone communication
Outdoor work experience
English
Driver's License

Full Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The City of Waukee is looking for Parks Laborers to assist the Full Time staff in development, operation and maintenance of parkland, park facilities and bike trails.

Duration: 2 to 3 months
Tentative Start Date: September
Work Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Work Schedule:

Weekdays: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Weekends: Some weekend hours
Possible Holidays
Flexibility depends on Parks needs.

Wages: $17.00 - $19.00
Must be 18 years of age.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

Assists in maintenance and repair of park facilities including mowing, cutting of brush and trimming of trees, landscape maintenance, watering, weed eating, and trash pick-up.
Performs routine maintenance on buildings, restrooms, structures, and grounds including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, painting, shingling, weatherizing and other miscellaneous repairs and maintenance.
Participates in park construction and maintenance activities as required.
Keeps equipment, shop and storage areas clean and well-maintained.
Reports any damaged or broken safety or mechanical equipment or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor.
Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Create and participate in a team environment.
Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
Display willingness to listen and learn.
Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
Work efficiently and safely with little direct supervision.
Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
Uphold the Waukee Parks & Recreation Mission Statement with integrity and professionalism.
Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License and meets the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Able to spend the majority of work related time outdoors.
Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather.
Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, vendors and the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled work day.
During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud
May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
Standard work hours will be Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with additional evening or weekend hours as required.
To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Works Building.
There is no residency requirement for this position.

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