What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Laborer - Parks Maintenance position at City of Fishers?
Senior Laborer - Parks Maintenance
Status: Full-time
Salary: $29.02 hourly
Description:
The City of Fishers is seeking a full-time Senior Laborer for the Parks Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works. Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you take pride in a job well done? Are you a self-starter and like being part of a team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Can you communicate with a variety of people? If you answered yes to all of these questions, this position may be the right fit for you.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Parks Maintenance Laborer position is an integral part of a team that helps make the City of Fishers a vibrant community. You can make a difference in many areas of the community by working with other dedicated professionals on maintenance and upkeep of over 1300 acres of parks and school grounds that include: 120 state of the art baseball/softball fields and athletic fields; more than 500 acres of common area; and some of the most innovative playgrounds and passive parks in the state. This position also serves a key role in special community events (concerts, 5K runs, Spark!Fishers, and other events).
Examples of Duties:
- Attend leadership training workshops
- Performing managerial tasks when foreman is out-I.E. doing recaps, taking care of administrative tasks/meet with superintendents/assistant director, handling safety concerns with employees, filling out chemical sheets
- Obtain a RT spray license to assist foreman with the maintenance of beds and fields
- Assist foreman in motivating seasonal employees and laborers
- Assisting foreman with keeping employees on task
- Communicating with foreman on updates involving daily and weekly tasks
- Book labor to work orders at the end of the day
- Making sure laborers are booking labor to work orders assigned to them
- Assisting foreman with the proper training of seasonal employees and laborers to ensure employees perform tasks properly and safely
- Assist foreman with making sure employees have proper PPE, and are working safely
- Assume roll of crew leader in case of Foreman absence
- Be available to work your scheduled weekend shifts, snow shifts, and on-call shifts
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred;
- Landscaping and/or grounds maintenance experience;
- Valid Driver's License required and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle;
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays based on business needs and weather events;
- Must be able to obtain a RT spray license to assist foreman with the maintenance of beds and fields;
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs;
- Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance;
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of people;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to handle several projects at the same time.
Salary : $29
