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SeasonalLaborerParks&PublicFacilities
“Seasonal Laborer - Parks & Public Facilities at City. Skills: manual labor, maintenance of City parks and facilities, grounds and landscape maintenance, equipment operation. Performs manual labor in a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City parks and facilities on a seasonal (temporary) basis. Performs general maintenance and cleanup of grounds, facilities, and other assigned areas”
What You'll Achieve.
Experience balancing productivity with quality
Industry & Context.
Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed, Valid driver's license, Eighteen (18) years of age or older, Work outdoors on a year-round basis and is subject to extreme weather conditions, Work in construction sites, which may be dirty and strewn with construction debris, Noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles, Employees may interact with upset public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies/procedures, Must be able to regularly and punctually attend work at the office or other assigned locations, Operate a motorized vehicle, which may include inclement weather conditions, Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with arms and hands, kneel and stretch, occasionally crawling in tight spaces, as well as the ability to climb ladders and stairs, ride on platform hoists, Ability to lift, push, carry and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 lbs on a routine basis and up to 90 lbs as needed using proper lifting techniques, Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive grasping and reaching, Good vision to read print and a computer screen, Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person and over the telephone, Final candidate(s) selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check, provide a current driving record, and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license, Eighteen (18) years of age or older
Nice to Have
Prior experience with Parks and Facilities with the City of Richland or other similar organization, Experience working in a team environment with the ability to maintain a positive and proactive attitude, Customer service experience, Professional appearance and demeanor, Experience balancing productivity with quality, Ability to complete a task while working with minimal on-site supervision, Experience working in an outdoor environment with extreme temperatures (hot/cold) and wind, Lawn care maintenance experience including operation of hand & power tools/gas powered equipment
What You'll Do.
Performs manual labor in a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City parks and facilities on a seasonal (temporary) basis, Performs general maintenance and cleanup of grounds, facilities, and other assigned areas, Assists in turf placement, seeding, fertilizing, and maintenance, Performs fertilizing using a push spreader, Assists in the repair of irrigation systems and piping up to 4-inches, Prepares and maintains ball fields to game conditions, Plants flowers and small shrubs, Assists in the repair of park equipment and facilities, Assists in playground installation, Removes litter and debris, Paints over/removes graffiti, and assists with other painting assignments, Performs janitorial work, Cleans wading pools and splash pads, Tests wading pool, and adds chemicals as needed, Operates equipment to include: light small dump compactor and ballfield machine, Operates mowing equipment to include: riding skag hand powered and 72" riding mowers, Operates gas powered equipment to include: backpack string edger
sod pressure weed snow aerator
and small hand and power tools, Operate City vehicles and equipment in a proper and safe manner, Performs other related projects and duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Experience working in a team environment; Work cooperatively with others; Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Demonstrate the City's shared values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence, and in accordance with department expectations
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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