What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE position at City of Oshkosh?
PARKS SSNL LABORS - Dates: 4/21 -10/31 Schedule: Mon - Frifrom 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (8 hrs per shift)
This position involves skilled and manual labor in performing and assisting in the work on the maintenance of equipment, buildings and grounds, working either independently or collectively depending on the work or on supervisor's instructions. The primary location of the work will be at the City operated cemeteries, with other duties as assigned on other City properties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Education and Experience
In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles for grounds maintenance purposes, dump truck, power and hand tools, and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; computer, calculator and phone.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions in the field.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, cold and humid conditions and fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, background check and job-related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
This position involves skilled and manual labor in performing and assisting in the work on the maintenance of equipment, buildings and grounds, working either independently or collectively depending on the work or on supervisor's instructions. The primary location of the work will be at the City operated cemeteries, with other duties as assigned on other City properties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Work with crews on the maintenance of cemetery and park grounds, excavation and backfilling of burial spaces; perform preventative maintenance of landscape related equipment, operate equipment such as trucks and mowers. 80%
- Load and unload materials and equipment; assist with maintenance to park and cemetery machinery and equipment including but not limited to: tractors, trucks, mowers, trailers, line trimmers, blowers, snowplows, and other small engine tools. 10%
- Trim trees and other foliage; participate in landscaping activities. 10%
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver license.
In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles for grounds maintenance purposes, dump truck, power and hand tools, and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; computer, calculator and phone.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions in the field.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, cold and humid conditions and fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, background check and job-related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
