What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Recreation Laborer position at City of Wasilla?
Job Summary APPLY NOW. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The Parks & Recreation Laborer performs daily, hands-on parks maintenance, horticultural tasks, grounds maintenance, planting of flowerbeds and hanging baskets in accordance with approved Parks and Recreation Division maintenance and operation procedures, safety regulations, and grooming standards.
This is a non-regular, non-benefitted position that usually runs until September. Monday-Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, for up to 6 months. Essential Duties Perform minor facility construction improvement, repair, and maintenance.
Plant and maintain flowerbeds, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees, lawns, and fields. Operate manual digging tools, hand tools, or power tools. Perform sanitation maintenance including litter collection, restroom cleaning, and park area clean-up.
Maintain turf areas including mowing, weed trimming, irrigation, and fertilization. Report acts of vandalism and make repairs to property and facilities. Operate City owned vehicles.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Knowlege, Skills and Abilities Aptitude to operate or learn to operate small maintenance equipment i.e., small tractors, riding lawn mowers, weed trimmers. Aptitude to learn to perform preventative maintenance of small equipment
Effectively use maintenance hand tools i.e., shovels, picks, and rakes or ability to learn to do so. Previous facility maintenance experience desired. Must be highly motivated, works well as a team member, follow instructions and complete tasks independently under pressure of time deadlines as needed
Communicate clearly by voice on radio, cell phone, as well as in person. Knowledge of annuals and perennials is helpful. Knowledge of planting, watering, and deadheading of flowers is helpful.
Experience, Education Certificates, and Licenses High school graduate, GED, or equivalency preferred. Must be 18 years of age. Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be willing to provide a current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record from the State. Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Leaving sections of the application blank, noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. At time of application, applicants are requested to submit if applicable: Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
Three (3) professional references, two of which must be from a current or former supervisor (not applicable for internal positions). Reference requests are automatically sent upon submission of your application for certain positions. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
Be sure to read each question carefully, answers cannot be changed once your application is submitted. Supplemental questions regarding certification, licenses or experience will be verified against information in your application and/or resume, failing to list required experience may cause your application to be denied. EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.
If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
EEO STATEMENT The City of Wasilla complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-907-373-9039. The City of Wasilla is an equal opportunity employer.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the City of Wasilla prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use by an employee of a controlled substance as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812), and as further defined by policy at 21 CFR 1308.11 - 1308.15 is prohibited in any workplace of the city. Any individual who conducts business for the city, applies for a position or conducts business on the city's property is covered by the drug-free workplace policy. The policy includes, but is not limited to, all employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, and applicants
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