Starting Rate $13.93

Pay Grade HO3

Job Title Seasonal Parks Laborer

Department Parks Department

Reports To Parks Superintendent

Positions Supervised None

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Education High School diploma or GED.

Experience Previous experience is required.

Certifications None

Licensing Must posses a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license with clear driving record.

Residency None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Summary

The Seasonal Parks Laborer will perform various park maintenance tasks including mowing grass, field maintenance, applying fertilizers, clearing foliage, cleaning playgrounds and rest rooms, and repairing park equipment.

Essential Job Functions

· Maintains plants, mows, propagates, cultivates, and/or trims grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush, including use of various light equipment and hand tools.

· Maintains parks, equipment, and facilities.

· Operates necessary vehicles and tools, including pickup truck, chainsaw, carpentry tools, and garden implements.

· Cleans and maintains safety standards in Parks and Recreation shop area.

· Cleans park rest rooms.

· Clears fallen limbs and foliage from park areas; and

· Assists in the construction and assembly of parks and recreation equipment.

Ancillary Job Functions

· Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

· Knowledge of park maintenance policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of and ability to use tools and landscaping equipment used in parks and grounds maintenance.

· Ability to use tape measure and other maintenance tools.

· Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

· Knowledge of basic math and its applications.

· Ability to operate light equipment.

Equipment tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Hand tools, cleaners

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

· May often be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.

· May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Work requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

· Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.

· Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push and reach.

· Work requires the ability to climb and balance.

· Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.

· Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment

· Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

· Must be able to lift 60 or more pounds.

CRIMINAL HISTORY, DRUG TEST and DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE CONDUCTS RANDOM DRUG TESTS.

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $13.93 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person