What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Public Works Positions (Parks, Streets, Utilities) position at City of Coon Rapids?
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Works under the general guidance and direction of the Public Works Division Supervisor(s) to assist in the maintenance of City property, routine maintenance work including, but not limited to: general maintenance of park grounds, storm drain cleaning, street patching, etc. Valid driver's license with a good driving record and computer skills required. Must be age 16 or older.
Streets Maintenance:
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Public Works Division Supervisor(s) to assist in the maintenance of City streets, routine maintenance work including, but not limited to: Street patching, assisting full-time employees in various maintenance and repair tasks. Valid driver's license with a good driving recordand computer skills required. Must be age 18 or older.
Utilities Maintenance:Works under the general guidance and direction of the Public Works Division Supervisor(s) to assist in the maintenance of City property and utilities. assisting in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to: general maintenance of park grounds, storm drain cleaning. Valid driver's license with a good driving record and computer skills required. Must be age 16 or older.
These positions will work up to 40 hours per week: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Seasonal workers are allowed to work no more than 67 working days in this position during a calendar year. Students who are under the age of 22 and are currently enrolled in a nonprofit or public educational institution prior to being hired by the City, and who indicate they will be enrolled for the next academic year or term, are eligible to work 100 working days in a calendar year.
The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.- Performs manual labor and heavy lifting under all weather conditions.
- Assists full-time employees in various maintenance and repair tasks.
- Operates various motorized and non-motorized equipment.
- Drives City vehicles to various job sites.
- Follows all safety requirements of each job task.
- Follows all work direction from full-time employees and supervisors.
- Assists with traffic control.
- Assists residents.
- Reports problems in the community, at the work site, and with concerned residents or employees.
- Cooperates with supervisors and site leaders.
- Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
- Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, agencies and general public.
- Ability to work independently with general guidance from the Public Works Division Supervisor(s).
- Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion.
- Working knowledge of safety requirements for Public Works Maintenance tasks.
- Ability to operate various Public Works Maintenance Division equipment.
Combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:
Parks Maintenance: Must be 16 of age or older. Ability to read written and typed instructions such as operating manuals for mechanical equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. Desktop computer application experience.
Streets Maintenance: Must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to read written and typed instructions such as operating manuals for mechanical equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. Desktop computer application experience.Utilities Maintenance: Must be 16 years of age or older. Ability to read written and typed instructions such as operating manuals for mechanical equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. Desktop computer application experience.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.
- Must be able to operate assigned equipment.
- Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license.
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