What are the responsibilities and job description for the Short Term Worker-Parks position at City of Belgrade?
| Position: | Short Term Worker – Parks |
| Department: | Parks, Trails, and Recreation |
| Supervisor: | Parks Foreperson |
| FLSA Status: | Non-Exempt |
| Hours: |
Generally, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or 10-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Shifts may vary as needed and may include evenings and weekends. Up to 40 hours per week, typically April or May-August or September, not to exceed 90 worked days. |
The City of Belgrade is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.
Summary of Position:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of hand tools and equipment in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of city parks. This is a short-term position and may not exceed 90 worked days.
Job Description/ Essential Duties:
These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned.
- Performs a variety of repairs and maintenance work using hand tools and equipment as needed for City facilities and parks.
- Duties include mowing, weedeating, and maintaining parks and athletic fields, grounds, and sprinkler systems, cleaning public restrooms, collecting and disposing of trash, painting and minor carpentry and landscaping (trees, flowers).
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to this Position:
The successful candidate will possess:
- Skill in operation of the tools and equipment required to fulfill the duties of the job.
- Ability to utilize electronic technology used to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work safely and adhere to safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instruction.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain self-motivated and highly productive.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with limited direct supervision.
- Possess strong customer service skills.
- Possess basic mathematical principles.
- Ability to effectively communicate on a one-to-one basis with the public, the supervisor, and coworkers.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
