What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Landscape Crew Member position at City of Lenexa?
Job Description
Job Description
The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation department is currently seeking a seasonal Crew Member to operate out of our Landscape division. This seasonal position will work an average of 40 hours per week from the spring through fall.
Hours
Monday-Friday 6 : 30 AM - 3 : 00 PM
Position Summary
This position works in the Landscape Division, under the direction of the Parks Landscape Supervisor and assists with the general maintenance of City grounds. Work is generally under direct supervision and reviewed by visual inspection.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates City vehicles, powered equipment and hand tools.
- Plants and prunes trees, shrubs, groundcover and flowers.
- May lead seasonal workers, overseeing and coordinating work.
- Must be available to be on call as needed, with overtime, weekend and holiday work required.
- Drives City and / or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.
Qualifications
Minimum : High school diploma or G.E.D.; one year of work experience in grounds maintenance or related field. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Environmental and Physical Factors
This position requires the ability to walk / climb over difficult and uneven terrain; the ability to crawl, stoop, bend, twist and maintain balance; the ability to lift products weighing up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist frequently; the ability and strength to push / pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; hear warning alarms and radio transmissions, etc. routinely; and visual acuity to inspect work. This position requires the ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions; the ability to tolerate exposure to pollen, traffic and machine exhaust; and routine exposure to hazardous chemicals, paints and caustic cleaning supplies, as well as possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and human bacteria.
Salary / Compensation
The hiring range for the Parks Maintenance Worker I - Landscape position is $19.32 to $21.11 per hour.
City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical, agility, and hearing test.
To apply, please complete an online application and include a resume. Applications are reviewed as they come in.
Salary : $19 - $21
