Seasonal Parks Worker

JOB APPLICATION

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB:

This is a seasonal position responsible for park maintenance and repairs.  Considerable emphasis is placed on safety procedures, working in a team-oriented environment, and operating equipment ranging from small hand tools up to riding mowers.  Candidate must be 18 or older.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·       Mowing, fertilizing, and trimming turf at City parks.

• Picks up garbage and litter.
• Maintains City parks, facilities, and open spaces.
• Weeds city flower beds as needed.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment. 
• Miscellaneous repairs and maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Some weekend and evening work may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Must be a high school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent and must be 18 years or older. Must possess the ability to learn aspects of park system related maintenance and repairs.  Must possess the ability and knowledge to effectively operate mowing equipment.  Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License and the ability to operate a truck towing a trailer. Candidate must be able to pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to learn aspects of park system related maintenance and repairs.
• The ability to use a variety of hand tools including rakes, brooms, shovels, pruners, etc. 
• The ability to effectively operate mowing equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to follow specific and general instructions; learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; perform duties in a manner that demonstrates respect, integrity, courtesy, and kindness; organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.  
• Ability to work in a team or alone.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to inclement weather, noise, outdoors, confining work space, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Ability to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.  In the performance of the duties of the Parks Worker, there will also be the requirement to work in greasy conditions. Working hours may include weekends and holidays as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Temporary seasonal position. Forty (40) hours per week, as needed, for up to 6 months.

$16.00/hr. DOQ 

M-F (some weekends required)  8:00am - 5:00pm

NOTICE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. It is the policy of the City of Holladay to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicants during the selection process. If you have special needs please call 801-834-2577. In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. City of Holladay requires as condition of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

APPLICATIONS and RESUMES must be submitted to Holladay City Hall, 4580 S. 2300 E., Holladay, UT 84117. This position is open until filled.  Applications can be obtained from Holladay City Hall, 4580 S. 2300 E., Holladay, UT 84117 or online at www.cityofholladay.com

Holladay City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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