What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Summer Laborer position at City of Soldotna?
JOB
The City of Soldotna is recruiting for temporary full-time & part-time Laborers for the summer season.These positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly, with the first review on March 17, 2025.The Soldotna Parks & Recreation Summer Laborer position, under the general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director, is an integral part of a team that helps make the City of Soldotna a vibrant community. This position is responsible for providing unskilled and semi-skilled support in the maintenance and beautification of municipal parks, trails, campgrounds, recreation facilities, and landscaped areas. If you are looking for an opportunity to work outdoors and help keep Soldotna parks clean, beautiful and safe, this is a great opportunity.The summer laborer positions are seasonal, full-time or part-time, with an anticipated start date in May and can last up to 6 months from time of hire. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs maintenance, landscaping and beautification activities within city parks, trails, open spaces, recreation facilities and park amenities including trimming, planting, fertilizing and caring for trees, and shrubs; mowing, watering, edging, raking and weeding landscaped areas using hand tools and small equipment. Performs janitorial cleaning and maintenance of park restrooms.Picks up litter and empties trash receptacles throughout the city park system and public locations. Operates a variety of equipment and tools including, but not limited to: vehicles, skid-steer, ATV, lawn mower, weed trimmer, backpack blower, pressure washer, and chainsaw.Assists with maintenance work as assigned including plumbing, sanding, painting and simple structural repairs.Assist with the city’s beautification program which includes: planting, weeding and watering of hanging baskets and annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs in city streets and public landscape areas.Provides friendly customer service and works collaboratively with others to accomplish tasks.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of training and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential job functions will be considered. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.Must be available to work varying schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have and maintain a good driving record.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is typically outdoors where the employee must do work that is sometimes strenuous in all kinds of weather (e.g., high or low temperatures, fog, direct sunlight, wind) and in dirt and dust. The employee often handles unsanitary material and performs hazardous operations requiring personal protective equipment. The employee may be required to drive a vehicle. Noise from mowers, and other equipment is frequent.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires a moderate level of physical ability including vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, and strength. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb ladders and stairs; is required to perform general duties that may include, but not be limited to, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, dragging, and carrying; is required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate power equipment and gardening implements (including power mowers, weed trimmers, shovels, rakes, etc.); is required to exert (often lifting) up to 50 pounds of force frequently and in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.The employee will be regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and work in bent/hunched positions on the ground. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. The employee must be able to hear and to talk and communicate verbally in person.Personal protective and safety equipment is provided and must be used in accordance with best practices, federal and state laws, and City/Department policies and operating procedures.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.The City of Soldotna is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications free of personal and political considerations, with equal opportunity for all with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
The City of Soldotna is recruiting for temporary full-time & part-time Laborers for the summer season.These positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly, with the first review on March 17, 2025.The Soldotna Parks & Recreation Summer Laborer position, under the general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director, is an integral part of a team that helps make the City of Soldotna a vibrant community. This position is responsible for providing unskilled and semi-skilled support in the maintenance and beautification of municipal parks, trails, campgrounds, recreation facilities, and landscaped areas. If you are looking for an opportunity to work outdoors and help keep Soldotna parks clean, beautiful and safe, this is a great opportunity.The summer laborer positions are seasonal, full-time or part-time, with an anticipated start date in May and can last up to 6 months from time of hire. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs maintenance, landscaping and beautification activities within city parks, trails, open spaces, recreation facilities and park amenities including trimming, planting, fertilizing and caring for trees, and shrubs; mowing, watering, edging, raking and weeding landscaped areas using hand tools and small equipment. Performs janitorial cleaning and maintenance of park restrooms.Picks up litter and empties trash receptacles throughout the city park system and public locations. Operates a variety of equipment and tools including, but not limited to: vehicles, skid-steer, ATV, lawn mower, weed trimmer, backpack blower, pressure washer, and chainsaw.Assists with maintenance work as assigned including plumbing, sanding, painting and simple structural repairs.Assist with the city’s beautification program which includes: planting, weeding and watering of hanging baskets and annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs in city streets and public landscape areas.Provides friendly customer service and works collaboratively with others to accomplish tasks.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of training and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential job functions will be considered. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.Must be available to work varying schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have and maintain a good driving record.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is typically outdoors where the employee must do work that is sometimes strenuous in all kinds of weather (e.g., high or low temperatures, fog, direct sunlight, wind) and in dirt and dust. The employee often handles unsanitary material and performs hazardous operations requiring personal protective equipment. The employee may be required to drive a vehicle. Noise from mowers, and other equipment is frequent.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires a moderate level of physical ability including vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, and strength. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb ladders and stairs; is required to perform general duties that may include, but not be limited to, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, dragging, and carrying; is required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate power equipment and gardening implements (including power mowers, weed trimmers, shovels, rakes, etc.); is required to exert (often lifting) up to 50 pounds of force frequently and in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.The employee will be regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and work in bent/hunched positions on the ground. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. The employee must be able to hear and to talk and communicate verbally in person.Personal protective and safety equipment is provided and must be used in accordance with best practices, federal and state laws, and City/Department policies and operating procedures.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.The City of Soldotna is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications free of personal and political considerations, with equal opportunity for all with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
