Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Pleasant View, Utah is looking for a temporary (seasonal) part-time Parks Seasonal Worker to work with the City's Parks Division during the months of April through Sept. Work is physically demanding.

Valid driver license required.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works (Parks Division) CLASSIFICATION: Temporary Part-Time (20hrs. a week)

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt

SALARY RANGE: $18.41-$27.62 (hourly)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports to: Parks Superintendent

Positions Supervised: None

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION

General Parks maintenance including, but not limited to, landscaped areas, mows and trims grass, trims trees and shrubs, cleaning and stocking public restrooms, emptying garbage, and troubleshoots and repairs sprinkling systems. (This position is 20hrs. a week for the 6 months stated above.)

FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

As Parks Seasonal Worker this position will be responsible for:

• Performing routine building and general grounds maintenance.
• Performs general cleanup, maintenance, and repair of restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, ball fields, and other facilities.
• Complete seasonal projects identified by the Parks Superintendent or designee
• Mowing and trimming the city parks and other lawns.
• Operating, adjusting, and repairing the sprinkling systems.
• Trimming trees and shrubs.
Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Efficiency (quantity of work done in given time)
• Quality
• Safety (especially with power equipment and tools)
• Dependability (consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, etc.)
Others as determined by the Parks Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

• Prefer high school diploma or GED

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic understanding of lawn and plant care.
• Basic knowledge of Lawn Equipment.
• Basic reading and writing of the English language.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Relevant landscape maintenance experience.
• Driver's License

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle (valid license required).
• Ability to safely operate light construction equipment, including all lawn care equipment (push mowers, riding mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, pruners, and basic hand tools).
• Operation of power and manual tools.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods, walk moderate distances, squat, crouch, bend, kneel, lift, reach, stretch, etc.
• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs., pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
Follow written and verbal instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works primarily in an outdoor environment, and can be exposed to weather extremes (heat, cold, wet, etc.).
• Work involves the operation of vibrating equipment with moving parts, sharp blades and lines, fumes, etc.
• Must be able to perform frequent driving, walking, lifting, or moving of tools and equipment, and be able to perform work with recurring movement, including, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, etc.

A complete job description and employment application package can be found on the City's website at www.pleasantviewcity.com. Or it may be picked up in person at Pleasant View City Hall, 520 W. Elberta Drive, Pleasant View, UT 84414, or by calling 801-782-8529.

Applications and job description may be obtained at www.pleasantviewcity.com or at Pleasant View City Hall, 520 W. Elberta Dr, Pleasant View, UT 84414. Applications will be accepted starting Feb. 1st and will remain open until filled, and can be submitted in person, mail, or email to bmitton@pleasantviewcity.com.

The City of Pleasant View is an equal opportunity employer.

DISCLAIMER: INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

All descriptions have been reviewed in an attempt to illustrate essential functions and basic duties, in addition to 'peripheral tasks' or that could generally be considered "other duties as assigned." In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.

In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions & duties as described.