Seasonal Laborer - Parks & Recreation

The City of Shawnee is looking for Seasonal Laborers in the Parks & Recreation Department. This seasonal position is eligible to work full-time hours during the months of April to October, totaling no more than 1,000 hours. The Seasonal Laborer position is a non-supervisory position that plays a key role in assisting or leading hands-on and technical maintenance of City park facilities, environs, and equipment. Approved work typically is performed under direct supervision, but routine field repairs and corrective actions are often carried out independently. As necessary, this position may also assist park inspections, inventory, and collection of field data. Interaction is direct with customers, the general public, other Department personnel, and other agencies.

Position Responsibilities:

Grounds and Facilities Maintenance. Assists with seasonal maintenance work, including mowing grass with a hand mower or self-propelled riding mower, operating a farm-type tractor with grass cutting and other attached equipment, trimming and watering lawns, trees and shrubs; watering, fertilizing and tending flower beds.  Also picks up trash and cleans restrooms in City parks.

Transport. Drives or rides truck to haul materials and transport equipment to and from job sites.  Loads and unloads materials and equipment from trucks and trailers. Listens to radio to receive assignments.

Activity Preparation. Prepares facilities for activities, setting up tables and chairs, recreational equipment, bleachers, and other equipment.

General Equipment Maintenance. Performs minor equipment maintenance and repairs.  Washes vehicles and equipment.  

Manual Labor. Paints buildings and other objects.  

Field Data Collection. Photographs amenities and infrastructure for park inventory.  Collects data and field notes on the condition and position of relevant city-owned items including; benches, drinking fountains, trash and recycling receptacles, and signage.

Snow/Ice Removal. Shovels snow and ice from parking lots, streets and sidewalks. Drives truck during snow removal and ice control operations.

Other Duties.  Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level (begins at $16.00 per hour, DOQ):

• High school diploma or the equivalent.  
• Previous work experience in construction, maintenance, and/or operation of trucks and light equipment preferred.  

Senior Level (begins at $19.00 per hour, DOQ):

• High school diploma or the equivalent.  
• A minimum of five (5) years previous work experience in construction, maintenance, and/or operation of trucks and light equipment preferred.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed may also be considered.

Work Schedule:

Regular shifts are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  This position will be required to occasionally works evenings and weekends for special events.

Additional Statements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.

The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.

Salary : $16 - $19