Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Construction, Defibrillator, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Groundskeeping, Landscaping, Maintenance Services, Parks & Recreation, Preventative Maintenance, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Spatial Data
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hourly Wage: $12.99
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Type: Temporary / Seasonal / Non-Benefited
The City of Laramie Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Laborer position for the Parks Division during the summer season. The ideal candidates will perform a variety of duties related to maintaining multiple parks and athletic fields. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn useful skills and be part of a team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks and athletic fields maintenance, repair, and construction in a safe and effective manner.
- Perform maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work in parks.
- Use field computers to monitor GIS data.
- Perform preventative maintenance on the equipment.
- Handle interactions with the public tactfully.
- Follow oral and written instructions carefully.
- Complete written reports and fill out forms regarding work completed.
- Build, sustain, and promote positive and harmonious working relationships with those encountered during work.
Qualifications and Requirements
A combination of the following experience and training would be qualifying:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, and climb.
- The successful candidate will be exposed to noise, outdoor conditions, confined workspaces, dust, and mechanical hazards.
- Ability to develop skills in a wide range of equipment operation and basic mechanical skills.
- Ability to work well with other employees and interact with the public.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Availability to work nights and/or weekends when needed.
Certifications and Requirements
- First Aid and CPR/AED certifications are required (training will be provided for the successful candidate).
- Applicants who are offered an appointment will be required to pass a drug screening, a comprehensive background investigation, and a drivers license check.
The City of Laramie is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace.