Seasonal Part-Time Utility Worker - Cemetery

Description

Performs field work related to cemetery maintenance. May assist the Parks Maintenance Division with recreational activities and special events.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists grounds crews with maintenance, landscaping and repairs of cemetery grounds, headstones, and cemetery roadways, including mowing, weed eating, repairing, or replacing signage, installing flags and banners, tree trimming, and debris removal which may include faded flowers and decorations.
• Operates hand tools, weed eaters, mowers, and other various equipment types used for division.
• Maintains all equipment, vehicles, tools, etc. in proper, safe, and clean working order.
• Performs the job in a safe manner and in compliance with policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand tools, machines and other similar equipment used for divisional purposes.
• Ability to learn a variety of construction and maintenance processes and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to understand & follow simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma/GED or currently enrolled
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City's auto liability carrier

Physical & Work Environment

Physical & Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.

• Frequent amounts of walking
• Frequent amounts of driving
• Ability to work with a team that may be operating heavy equipment
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects ranging from 1-25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or carry objects ranging from 25-50 pounds
• Ability to turn knobs, levers, cranks, wrenches, valves, and handles
• Occasionally required to squat, kneel, and crawl as job requires
• Frequently required to bend, climb, reach above head or below shoulder level
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and inclement weather when required