JOB
** THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW. **
The City has 5 Seasonal Public Works positions available.Seasonal positions are limited to 6 months maximum.
The City of Port Orchard is looking for individuals who want to make a difference for the community. The City’s mission of Realizing Our Community Potential means employees work toward a common goal of providing a desirable, thriving and connected community through transparency, accountability, growth and opportunities. If you value Service, Engagement, and Integrity in your work, we are looking for you!
Pays $23.37 - $24.84 per hour. Employees earn 0.025 hours of paid sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More information can be found by clicking on the "Benefits" tab on this job posting.
Note to applicants: We welcome attachments to your application. Please know, however, that attachments are not visible to the initial review team. Be sure to include in the online application pertinent information that you want the review panel to consider. The completeness of your application is a factor in determining which candidates advance to the next phase of our recruitment process.
Please do not contact Human Resources in regards to your application. Please use the online application system tomonitor the status of your application. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Major Function and Purpose
This seasonal position performs ongoing maintenance to enhance the functionality and appearance of City properties to ensure that they are attractive, clean, safe, and suitable for use by the public.
General Function
Under general direction of the Operations or Utility Supervisor or others assigned, this position performs landscape and building maintenance in municipal parks and other facilities as assigned.
Supervision Responsibilities
This is a non-supervisory position. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.
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Competently operate a variety of tools and power equipment including power driven machinery, rotating machinery, weed whackers, and hand tools such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, pick, shovel, spade, rake, etc.
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Perform lawn and landscaping maintenance, including mowing, digging, watering, pulling weeds, applying herbicides, trimming shrubbery, and moving dirt and/or debris.
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Clean,paint,and performroutine maintenance and repair to publicareas, City parks, and playground equipment to keep them in functional order.
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Perform aesthetic maintenance for the City parks.
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Assist with repairing undergroundirrigationsystems.
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Reliable and regular attendance is required.
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Other duties as assigned
Contacts and Relationships
Seasonal Public Works employees have extensive contact with City employees and the public.
Working Conditions
Work is performed either indoors or outdoors in all types of weather conditions. May be required to work in noisy areas. May be exposed to dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides, chemicals, noxious fumes, and/or insect stings. May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties, including rubber boots, rubber/plastic gloves, safety glasses or goggles, ear protection devices, hard hats, respirators, and/or other specialized protective/safety equipment. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.