Seasonal Staff Member

Seasonal Staff Member 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

General summary of position:  Seasonal staff members will perform a variety of duties for the Electric, Water and Operations departments.  This position performs various types of manual labor. Seasonal staff members will operate light equipment (including lawn mowers) and trucks.  This position will begin in early June and conclude in late September. 

Days/Hours:  Generally Monday-Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM; up to 40 hours per week

Driver's License:  Class D (or higher) is required for this position.

ELIGIBLITY FOR HIRE:  Eligibility for hire will require the successful completion/passage of all pre-employment screening requirements which will include:  a driving record and criminal history background check, drug screen, and reference check. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.    Perform manual to semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of Marshall Municipal Utilities properties and projects. 
2.    Operate a variety of equipment associated with public works maintenance and repair such as: pickups, mowers, tractors, lawn seeding equipment, soil compactor, painting equipment and other related equipment.
3.    Perform painting and other general maintenance duties on public buildings and facilities.
4.    Safely operate a variety of hand tools and equipment.
5.    Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications  

·         Age 17

·         Valid MN Class D License

·         One (1) year experience in operation of trucks and light equipment

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

·         Knowledge of facility maintenance.

·         Knowledge and skill in the care and use of hand and power tools.

·         Knowledge and skill in basic preventative maintenance and making repairs on equipment used in this position

·         Ability to understand and perform maintenance activities, including mowing, lawn planting and restoration, watering, digging holes general summer maintenance.

·         Ability to understand and perform electrical and water maintenance activities.

·         Ability to operate in an efficient and safe manner all equipment and vehicles required for this position.

·         Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.               

·         Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with all personnel, outside agencies, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters and 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 functions.

Performing the duties of this job require the use of equipment including but not limited to: pickups, mowers, tractors, lawn seeding equipment, soil compactor, painting equipment and other related equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk on uneven and rough terrain, paved and unpaved trails and sidewalks, as well as within the public rights of way. The employee is exposed to a wide range of outdoor weather conditions, occasionally working in extreme heat or cold weather.  

This position is a temporary seasonal position.  This will position will conclude at the end of the summer months.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

To apply for this position, please visit www.marshallutilities.com under career opportunities and electronically complete and submit an application, please provide your resume and a list of references. If you have any questions on the process of the position, please contact Amy Karbo, Human Resources Coordinator, by phone at 507-929-5971 or by emailing amyk@marshallutilities.com.

Marshall Municipal Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $16