Park Department Part-Time Laborer

This part-time laborer position performs a variety of tasks such as maintenance and care of park and recreation grounds, facilities, and equipment.  Duties include but not limited to park cleanup, mowing, trimming, tree planting, landscaping, and general maintenance. This position reports to the Park Supervisor/City Forester.  The position is part-time with a rotating schedule, 18-25 hours per week, April through October.

• Involved with construction phases of park and facility development such as new shelters, roofing projects, masonry work, playground and park equipment.
• Maintains grounds, athletic, recreational and park facilities, including buildings and shelters, swimming pool, playground equipment, snow removal, grass areas, etc.
• Assists with tree planting, trimming and removal; seeding, fertilizing and sodding of grass areas; maintaining areas with shrubs and flowers.
• Prepares and paints park and recreation facilities and equipment such as picnic tables, benches, buildings, etc.
• Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment prior to use to ensure safe conditions exist for use.
• Responsible for adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Will operate all department vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Will be involved with and responsible for basic mechanical maintenance of equipment.
• Does related work as required.

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and techniques used in the building trades.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and techniques used in the maintenance of grounds, athletic, recreational, and park facilities.
• Knowledge of tree work and the maintenance of shrubs, flowers, and grass areas.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Mows grass, pulls weeds, and any other landscaping as assigned.
• Assists with special event preparations.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and/or cleanup on a variety of equipment and vehicles.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or one to three years related experience and/or training;
• Experience in construction and/or building and grounds maintenance, or
• Any combination of training and experience which will provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform adequately as a park laborer worker.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform those operations using units of American money and weight measurement, and distance

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Technical Skills- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management- Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
• Managing People - Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing- Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Delegation - Matches the responsibility to the volunteer, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and in others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and/or reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Salary : $25