Temporary Parks Worker I - (Part-Time)

About the role

This is a Temporary, Part-time opportunity with the Parks & Recreation Department within the Parks Division. The length of this temporary assignment will vary and the hours will not exceed 19 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Performs clean up duties by cleaning ramadas, playgrounds, patios and sidewalks; cleaning offices, recreation rooms, restrooms and locker rooms.
• Power washes graffiti on block walls and other areas including rights-of-way and retention areas.
• Performs landscape maintenance duties by digging trenches and holes, planting, irrigating, cultivating, fertilizing, weeding, trimming and pruning; picking up leaves and litter, installing sod and performing irrigation renovation; installing and removing trash receptacles, picnic tables, benches and signs.
• Maintains landscaping by mowing, line trimming, picking up debris, aerating, scalping and seeding turf, planting, trimming and removal of plant material.
• Sprays pesticides in parks and ROW; and removes downed trees in parks and ROW.

Requirements

• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge is equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• No experience required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read irrigation manuals, training guides, standard operating procedures and MSDS manuals.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: This position requires the ability to complete work orders and general correspondence.
• Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
• Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The purpose of interactions is primarily the sharing of information.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Previous custodial and landscape experience preferred.
• Availability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.

Pay

$19.00 - $19.77 Hourly

Schedule

Part-Time; hours will not exceed 19 hours per week. Varied schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Sick leave hours will be provided based upon hours worked.