Seasonal Worker DPW

The Seasonal Worker is an entry level position, which performs a variety of tasks in the Division of Public Works.  These available positions typically require a start time of 7:00 am and the ability to work primarily outside.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to assist with or perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.
 

• Perform duties such as mowing, trimming, weeding, landscaping, painting, general clean-up and building maintenance.  May require use of hand and small power tools.
• Perform a number of additional duties including, but not limited to, basic building maintenance. Complete required documentation of related work orders and other tasks as assigned.
• Assist with activities relating to special event set up and clean up.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time seasonal position, with normal hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  However, you must have the ability to work nights, weekends, overtime and odd hours when required; such as while scheduled on-call and during other special events or situations as they occur.
 
Travel
None.

Required Education/Training and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).  

The City of Greenfield reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.
 
Other Qualifications:            
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to handle, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. During emergency periods, the employee may be expected to work long hours in adverse weather conditions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here 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 of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions ranging from extremely hot to moderate to extremely cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock, wet and/or humid conditions, noxious odors, dust and poor ventilation. The noise level in the work environment is often loud. Occasionally an inside office environment with little to moderate noise.

Equipment Used:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), first aid equipment, calculator, copy machine and measuring devices.  Hand tools, power tools, shovels, brooms, lawn mowers, string trimmers.Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Thoroughness
• Detail Orientated
• Technical Ability
• Organization Skills
• Customer Relations Focus
• Basic Math Skills

Language and Reasoning Abilities:

• To be able to verbally communicate with the general public and other city employees in a clear, effective, and respectful manner. 

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.  Applicants may be fingerprinted and a record check made of local, state or federal authorities. A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

Salary:       
$16.00 per hour, no benefits.

AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City of Greenfield not to discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, national origin, creed, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the military or national guard, use of a lawful product while off duty, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest, or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.  This City further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Salary : $16 - $18