What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Laborer (Public Works) position at City of Appleton, WI?
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs watering, weed control, litter pickup and mulching of landscaped areas.
- Plants/maintains shrubs, trees, ground covers, flower beds and perennials.
- Performs pruning, applies fertilizers, soil amendments, edging and vandalism repairs.
- Performs building clean-up.
- Drives City vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver's License.
- Assists with the collection and disposal of refuse collected from residential areas or businesses.
- Assists with patching/crack filling of City streets or sidewalks
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist with forestry operations for tree planting, pruning, removal, and stump removal.
- Assist with other public works operational needs as priorities dictate which could include Sanitation, Water or Street Divisions.
Typical Qualifications
- Must provide own steel toed shoes.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least eighteen years of age.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to fill out daily reports.
- Knowledge on how to use hand and power tools.
- Ability to use a broom and a shovel.
- Ability to read and understand street maps, plat maps and directions.
- Ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
- Ability to drive efficiently and safely.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Ability to withstand a variety of temperatures and adverse weather conditions, good physical condition.
- Ability to perform tasks on a regular basis which require frequent standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, squatting and carrying.
- Ability to lift, push and pull.
- Ability to work in a safe manner.
Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: May - September
WORK SCHEDULE: Hours per day: 8
Flexible hours: 5:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Days per week: 5
Hours per week: up to 40
WORK LOCATION: Municipal Services Building, 2625 E. Glendale Avenue
