This is a temporary, generally full-time position within the Public Works Department, which is budgeted not to exceed 999 hours in a 12-month period. Work duties and times vary based on assignments within the Forestry, Cemetery, Parks, Street Maintenance, or Cedar Lake Divisions. The Public Works Seasonal Worker assists with various activities in the Divisions involving the maintenance of public rights-of-way and other City-owned or maintained properties; the type of work depends upon the season, assignment, and needs of the City. Seasonal work includes but is not limited to such duties as mowing and weed-eating grass, clearing brush, trimming trees, planting grass, bushes, and trees, removing litter, sweeping and cleaning, watering plants and trees, collecting landscape materials, including vacuuming leaves from curbside, clearing snow, lake patrols, assisting with beach operations, and painting and maintenance of City facilities. The Public Works Seasonal Worker reports to and is supervised by the crew leader or foreman and is evaluated by the respective division head under the guidance of the Director of Operations.

1. Perform heavy manual labor to lift heavy objects from the ground level into trucks and back out again; use standard hand tools such as picks, shovels, and rakes to disturb, dig, grade, sod, or otherwise move dirt and debris, sometimes weighing over fifty (50) pounds; including the planting of trees, shrubs, bushes and the like.
2. Perform heavy manual labor and sustained operation of gas-powered string trimmers and walk-behind, push-type lawn mowers to trim and mow grass, weeds, and the like. Spread grass seed, fertilizer, and other materials by hand and/or use hand-cranked spreaders.
3. Perform heavy manual labor to rake or use other standard hand tools and a power leaf blower to collect leaves. Operate the vacuum leaf truck chute to remove leaves and debris piled in ditches or along boulevard areas for the seasonal leaf program and ditch cleaning. Continually lift bags and bundles of landscape and yard waste into the truck to remove debris from the curbside, sometimes weighing up to 35 pounds or more.
4. Perform heavy manual labor to trim prune trees, shrubs, and plants via the use of manual and power pruners, loppers, clippers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and the like; manually drag debris and limbs and load into trucks or chippers.
5. Perform manual but sometimes delicate and detailed labor using a brush, sprayer, or other applicator to apply paint to poles, railings, curbs, pavements, and other outdoor facilities and to walls, ceilings, and floors of indoor facilities.
6. Climb onto, drive, and operate standard and/or automatic shift utility tractors and mowers with front, mid, or rear mounted equipment; maintain a watchful eye and properly use controls to raise and lower equipment, select gears, and adjust engine rpm as necessary to maintain proper speed and rotations of equipment and accessories.
7. Apply basic working knowledge of tractors, chain saws, lawn mowers (both rider and push), string trimmers, and boat motors; be able to maintain equipment and perform proper repairs as needed.
8. Work safely and effectively in and around traffic, excavations, construction sites, buildings, and other job site locations.
9. Manually measure, using graduated containers, mix oil and fuel, paint and thinners, and the like-to-required ratios.
10. Manually maintain all tools, equipment, and supplies by establishing a regular cleaning schedule and seeing that all tools and supplies are returned to their respective storage at the end of each day and that all repairs are made promptly.
11. Drive City vehicles with manual and/or automatic transmissions between Public Works facility, work sites, or other locations as needed and directed.
12. Assures recreation sites and areas are operated and maintained in accordance with operation and maintenance plans. Schedules daily activities establish maintenance schedules and inspects cleanup operations based on recreation operation and maintenance plans. Reports on conditions and use of sites and areas. Performs safety hazard analyses of public recreation use areas and takes or recommends corrective action.
13. Performs janitorial duties and cleaning of bathrooms and other facilities as directed.
14. Prepares and obtains materials needed for the work, ensures proper tool maintenance, and reports work completed.
15. Keep handwritten records of jobs performed and the work hours devoted to each work unit.
16. Safely and effectively operate all power equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and other machinery by observing all standard and special safety operating procedures, guidelines, and requirements while being alert, courteous, and aware of your surroundings and others in and around the work area.
17. Work outside in variable and adverse weather conditions and terrains; always use proper and required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing tasks and duties.
18. Communicate effectively with City employees and the public in person, in writing, by radio, and by telephone. Comprehend and follow oral and written communications. Track your daily work in writing and submit it to your supervisor.
19. Use tact and good judgment and utilize effective interpersonal skills with co-workers and the public; coordinate and cooperate with other City staff in performing functions; work effectively independently and as a team member.
Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned for the overall operation of the Public Works Department.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily outdoors and exposes the employee to fumes, odors, smoke, gases, excessive noise, snakes, ticks and various insects, extreme heat, cold weather and rain; working around moving vehicles and dangerous machinery is common. Protective equipment such as ear plugs, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe shoes, and personal floatation devices are required.
Physical Demands: Work requires the regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, climbing, sustained operation string trimmers and mowers, working in restricted and/or confined spaces, frequent to continuous lifting and carrying of moderately heavy objects between 15 and 49 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of objects 50 pounds or over. Must climb and work from ladders and platforms to heights up to 30 feet; work safely in streets in and around automobile traffic. Work requires the ability to perceive and/or discriminate colors, sounds, depth, and texture.

Position is open until filled