Seasonal Parks Laborer - Family Park/Ivory Ridge Park, Weekends

Responsibilities

• Turf grass care, flower and shrub planter care, tree care
• Grounds maintenance and cleaning/trash pick up, facilities and restroom cleaning
• Keep the parks aesthetically pleasing for the public to use
• Maintain and upkeep splash pad (in-house training provided)
• Enforce all park rules. Supervise park patrons and make sure all rules are followed
• In charge of locking up restrooms and park
• Makes minor alterations to irrigation systems; repairs sprinkler heads
• Operates hand and power equipment including shovel, rake, push mower, golf cart, weedeater, maintains tools and equipment used in park maintenance
• Performs simple and minor repairs to equipment and park structures
• Test and document water levels on a routine basis and maintain appropriate chemical to water ratios
• Responds to assignments from the lead worker and supervisor
• Complete daily checklist before, during, and after each shift as directed by management
• Occasionally perform essential functions on holidays and weekends as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older and prior experience in the maintenance of parks or similar experience including some exposure to horticulture, landscape maintenance or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities and skills listed below:
• Knowledge of the maintenance and repair procedures and techniques used in park or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate various landscape maintenance and repair equipment and tools.
• Must have transportation to and from work and speak English.
• Must have excellent design, organizational and planning skills, and strong people skills.
• Must be a self-motivated, open minded problem solver that adapts readily to change. This is a hands-on position.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver's License

Work Environment

• Incumbent of the position generally performs in a physically demanding environment. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving some muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc.
• Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Contact with outdoors, dust, dirt, heat, arid/dry, humidity/wetness, noise, fumes and vibration. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Occasional dealing with toxic materials and chemicals.
• Requires ability to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.
• Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance.

Pay and Schedule

• PAY RATE: $14.21 - $17.05 per hours depending on qualifications and experience
• SCHEDULE: March 1 - November 30, Friday-Sunday, with shifts 6 AM - 2:30 PM and 12:30 PM - Evening

Benefits

• Employees are expected to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Employees must show up to work shifts on time.
• Must abide by all city policies and procedures.

Application Requirements

• Applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.

Additional Information

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