Laborer I - Building & Grounds

About the role

The City of College Park seeks a proactive individual to join their team. This position involves meticulous park maintenance, street-sweeping, and overall landscaping to ensure a serene environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and apply appropriate guidelines and procedures.
• Operate various lawn and grounds maintenance equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, and hand tools.
• Maintain and manage landscaping duties around public buildings, parks, and right-of-ways.
• Perform manual labor tasks using hand tools and other equipment.
• Assist in event coordination and set-up as needed.
• Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance to the supervisor.
• Participate in overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Lead and assist in event coordination and set-up as requested.
• Comply with safety and security standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities and establishing cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Extensive hours and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• CPR.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Basic understanding of Landscape Management practices.
• Ability to perform general equipment/tool maintenance duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with general supervision.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment.
• Dependability.
• Professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Moderate physical activity.
• Handling objects of average-weight up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Climb poles, bend, crouch, or stoop.
• Use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Distinguish between shades of color.

Benefits

The City of College Park offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).