Parks Unskilled Laborer
SUMMARY OF POSITION
This is a non-supervisory position engaged in construction, repair, and operation of various types of equipment for the maintenance of City parks and grounds.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions including the following and the Physical Requirements listed below):
Performs general maintenance work to City parks and grounds
Clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks and medians
Operate mowers, tractors, vehicles, and other small equipment
Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in parks and grounds landscape maintenance work
Assist in basic routine maintenance of such equipment
Water, repair, and fertilize lawns, plant and prune trees and shrubs, rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities
Assist in preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities
Assist in maintaining irrigation systems
Perform general maintenance, construction, and repair of parks and grounds equipment
Other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Driving record acceptable to the City of Fairview Heights
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to perform general construction and maintenance activities related to City parks and grounds
Ability to speak, hear, write and communicate effectively, clearly and efficiently
Ability to lift, squat, and bend to gather items from storage units
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to make on-site inspections, including crawling into small areas, walking through mud, water, and other elements
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance
Ability to move freely and to be mobile enough to do field work
Ability to use equipment such as hammers, power tools, and electrical equipment
Ability to move, bend, squat, lift, carry, and stretch freely with little to no discomfort
Ability to stand and perform manual labor for long periods of time under adverse weathers conditions
Ability to climb on/off machinery such as tractor or lawn mower
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is normally those encountered by outside weather conditions. It consists of manual labor such as lifting and shoveling. The employee may be exposed to paint, calcium chloride, asphalt, concrete, and other chemicals. Additionally, this position requires attendance on weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Must be physically able to frequently grasp, grip, pull, push, twist, squat, bend at the waist, lift overhead,and climb ladders
Ability to crawl into small areas, walk through mud and water
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis