Code Enforcement Seasonal Worker

Position Overview

The Seasonal Code Enforcement Maintenance Worker plays a crucial role in supporting the City of Borger's code enforcement efforts during peak periods of maintenance and cleanup activity. This temporary position is ideal for individuals seeking seasonal employment opportunities while contributing to the beautification and upkeep of public spaces. Upholding the city's core values of Boomtown PRDIE: Professional, Responsive, Innovative, Diverse, and Empowered, the Seasonal Code Enforcement Maintenance Worker demonstrates reliability, diligence, and a commitment to promoting community well-being.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance Assistance: Assist full-time maintenance staff in performing landscaping, grounds maintenance, and cleanup tasks, including mowing grass, trimming vegetation, removing debris, and cleaning sidewalks, to enhance the appearance and functionality of public spaces and properties.
• Equipment Operation Support: Assist with operating and maintaining landscaping equipment and machinery, such as riding mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools, under the guidance and supervision of experienced staff members.
• Public Space Cleanup: Participate in cleanup efforts for public spaces and rights-of-way, including litter removal, graffiti abatement, and bulk item pickup, to maintain cleanliness and compliance with sanitation standards.
• Assistance with Special Projects: Provide support to full-time staff in special projects and initiatives, such as community beautification and neighborhood cleanup events, as assigned.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and procedures while performing maintenance tasks, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to traffic control measures, to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Documentation and Reporting: Assist with documenting maintenance activities, equipment usage, and work completed, providing accurate and timely reports to support code enforcement operations and compliance reporting.
• Training and Development: Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to landscaping, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and safety procedures.

Typical Qualifications

• Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related fields desirable but not required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as needed to accommodate seasonal schedule requirements.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Seasonal Code Enforcement Maintenance Worker position embodies the core values of Boomtown PRIDE by demonstrating:

• Professionalism: Demonstrates dependability, punctuality, and a commitment to upholding professional standards in all aspects of work, including interactions with colleagues and members of the community.
• Responsiveness: Shows readiness to address maintenance tasks promptly and effectively, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and schedules as needed to support code enforcement efforts.
• Innovation: Approaches tasks with creativity and a willingness to explore new ideas and methods for improving efficiency and effectiveness in maintenance and cleanup activities.
• Diversity: Respects and values diversity within the community and the workforce, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Empowerment: Takes initiative to contribute to the success of the code enforcement team, seeking opportunities for growth and development, and demonstrating a sense of ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.