Laborer - Skilled Salary $20.93 Hourly Location CPKD-Park Maintenance Job Type Full Time Job Number 01061 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 01/01/2017 Description Benefits Questions Position Purpose/Summary Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date.APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICEApplicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules.Responsible for performing maintenance of all parks property. Supervision received may vary from close to moderately close depending upon the experience of the incumbent and the degree of variance from routine. No supervision is ordinarily exercised over other employees. Essential Functions Maintains park property by mowing, weeding, and trimming grass. Removes garbage. Cleans bathrooms. Trims vegetation. Shovels snow, breaks ice, spreads sand, sets out and maintains sand and salt boxes, and performs similar tasks in connection with snow removal operations. Rakes leaves and seeds, fertilizes, weeds, and mows grass. Shovels, rakes, and grades loam. Trims trees and brush; picks up paper, trash and debris; cleans ponds. Loads and unloads material, equipment and supplies. Works with pick and shovel. Lifts and places materials. Redirects traffic, cleans up debris, places barricades and lanterns, and performs similar tasks in assisting more skilled workers on constructions, maintenance and repair projects. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Some knowledge of the use of tools, equipment and materials commonly employed in municipal construction and maintenance work. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to perform manual laboring tasks for extended periods, frequently under adverse weather conditions. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical/Dental/ Vision75% City SubsidizedAll health insurance plans include Dental and VisionRetirementAvailable to employees working 20+ hours per weekPaid VacationBargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.Paid HolidaysAll City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.Paid Sick TimeFull time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.Paid Personal DaysUse up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.TrainingOn the job and instructor led courses availableEmployee Assistance ProgramFree, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.Direct DepositEasy, convenient, and free! 01 Have you ever served in the United States armed forces during wartime as defined by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43 as amended by the Acts of 2003 effective August 30, 2004? If yes attach a copy of your form DD214 under the attachments section. Yes No 02 Are you the unremarried spouse or parent of a veteran who died from a service-connected disability incurred in wartime service? Yes No 03 Select the types of work options you are looking for. Permanent Temporary Part-time Intermittent Full-time 04 Are you a current resident of the City of Springfield? Yes No 05 Are you willing to relocate to Springfield? Yes No 06 All communication for this position will be done through email, are you applying with a valid email address? Yes No Required Question Employer City of Springfield Address 36 Court St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103 Phone 413-787-6018 Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov