Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

POSITION TITLE:              Parks Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

WORK HOURS:                Full time - Monday - Friday - 7:30 - 4:00 pm - Rotating Weekends

DEPARTMENT:                 Public Works

FLSA STATUS:                   Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE:              A

SALARY RANGE:              $17.51 an hour

REPRESENTATION:         None

This position is open until filled.  

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Seasonal Worker provides assistance to the Parks Department. This position is associated with park, building and ground maintenance. Tasks include but are not limited to: cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, spreading mulch, spraying weeds, cutting and trimming grass and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Cleaning restrooms and emptying trash; Spreading mulch and spraying weeds; Cutting and trimming grass.
Establishes and maintains positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, the public, and other agency staff.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of operation and care of various power and hand tools.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lift 70 pounds.
• Ability to operate hand-held power equipment over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and use own best judgement at all time.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

Possession of a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of the Parks Crew Leader

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This position requires the ability to function both indoors and outdoors engaging in work of a moderately active nature.

Requires the ability to maintain cardio-pulmonary fitness to engage in moderate physical activity.
Requires the ability to move to different working locations and to bend, stoop, climb, and reach to perform essential job functions.
Requires arm, hand, and finger dexterity to demonstrate use or operate common tools used in public works maintenance.
Requires the ability to lift from floor, waist or overhead, objects up to 70 pounds.
Requires the ability to function with temperature and weather variations.
Requires visual acuity to observe work sites and read written materials.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Lawn mower, sprayer and various hand tools associated with park, building and ground maintenance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
 The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations.
The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except when operating hand-held power equipment.

BENEFITS:

This position is seasonal and does not come with benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.

To Apply:  Complete the on-line application and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.