Location: Latimer Lake Park
Department: Parks & Recreation
Hours: Full Time
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position
To keep the parks cut and maintained, as well as, to pick up the litter, repair street signs, and overall general maintenance of city owned parks and properties.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.
Park Laborer -
This is an entry-level classification in the Parks Department. Positions in this class normally perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties.
Park Laborer II -
This is the journey level in the Park Laborer worker. This class differs from Park Laborer I, in that, incumbents perform more complex parks laborer duties, including the requirement to work overtime and weekends, to work independently, exercise judgement, and operate the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment. The incumbent Park Laborer may also be expected to assist in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel and if advancing from Park Laborer, must have completed two (2) years of employment. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the level, or when filled from the outside requires prior work experience.
Major Discretionary Duties and Responsibilities
Pick up litter in parks
Maintain lawnmowers in good working condition
Fill lawnmowers with fuel
Check and maintain proper oil level in mowers
Maintain grass on the fields of the parks
Keep parks restrooms clean
Make sure trash is removed from the playgrounds
Inspect playground equipment
Repair street signs
Install children at play signs
Make sure stop signs are not faded
Make sure the street marker signs are on the right streets
Make sure 3-way and 4-way signs are placed appropriately
Install leash law signs at the park
Make sure parks are cleaned
General maintenance of parks i.e., weed eating, etc.,
Make sure limbs are picked up before the grass is mowed
Make sure to have safety equipment on
Spray roundup around sidewalks and various properties
Go to class for training
Make sure trees are pruned right for the right season
Remove grass from the flower beds
Plant different types of trees
Knowledge of the care of trees by the watering correctly
Water flowers in the summer time in the flower pots
Perform other duties as needed
Job Context
The Park Laborer is a full time, permanent position in the Parks Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Maintenance Supervisor, followed by the Director of Maintenance and Referees, Assistant Parks Director, and the Parks Director. The person in this position has no supervisory authority. The Park Laborer works regularly-scheduled hours year-round with occasional overtime and rarely requires night work. Typical hours for this positon are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round. This position is 20% indoor and 80% outdoor. This position is responsible for ensuring safe operations according to state and federal regulations. The hazardous materials handled with this position can vary, but mostly consist of round up and herbicide. This position must hold a valid driver’s license. The education level for this position is high school diploma or GED. There are no years required or recommended for this position. The stress level of this position is average. The physical work involved within this position includes:
Bending, squatting, kneeling and twisting
Moving heavy objects at times
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time
Work in direct sunlight
Work in all weather conditions
Working with hazardous materials
Exposure to air contaminants, noise, vibration and temperature extremes
Performing manual tasks for extended periods of times and in unfavorable weather conditions (temperatures over 75 degrees and below 32 degrees)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
What height the trees need to be pruned for what season
What time of year to plant a tree
How to make a tree survive and proper height to cut grass in designated area
How deep to plant a tree
OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
- Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
- General functions and operations of municipal government
Skills and Abilities
How to sharpen the blades on a mower
Put tires back on mower
Fixing and making sure the properties are maintained properly
Use the correct inches to cut the grass properly
Learn to pick up the trash in the areas where it is more heavily discarded so it doesn’t pile up
Communicate with citizens in the park
Prioritize daily workflow
- Work as a team member with other employees
- Meet specified or required deadlines
- Make decisions within specified time restraints
Communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other City employees, contractors, etc., both oral and written
- Maintain confidentiality
- Work autonomously when necessary
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
- Deal with others in a professional manner
- Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Stay updated on turf management skills
Follow proper dress code while representing the City
Show up to work in a timely manner
Report all problems to supervisor
- Follow departmental and City procedures
FLSA: Non - Exempt
REPORTS TO: Parks Director, Assistant Parks Director, Director of Maintenance & Referee’s, Maintenance Supervisor, and Park Labor III (when assigned).
SUPERVISES: N/A
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.
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