What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer - Park Maintenance - Visitor Experiences position at City of South Bend?
SALARY: $19.48 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the grounds maintenance of all greenspace, sidewalks, trails, dog park, parking lots, and
downtown plaza campus. Includes Special Event programming and city-wide events.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our
Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary
employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound
Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and
Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Part-time staff and volunteers.
SCHEDULE & RATES:
Friday - Tuesday; Spring/Summer 6AM-2:30PM, Fall/Winter 7AM-2:30PM, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
- Responsible for maintenance of all of downtown campus grounds, including Smart Streets, East Race, East Bank Trail, Seitz Park, LINC Trail, Four Winds Field, Leighton Plaza, Jon Hunt Plaza, and
- Duties include mowing, trimming of grass and bushes, snow removal, leaf removal, power washing, trash bag changes, debris pick up, and landscape maintenance. Infrequent light custodial duties
- Additional duties include operating specialized equipment such as operating street sweepers or other equipment for garage, street, sidewalk, and trail maintenance.
- Assists with hauling and material handling of site furniture and amenities related to park use and special events.
- Inspects condition and cleanliness of downtown infrastructure; turns in all associated work orders for repair. .
- Fills out paperwork for necessary supplies and materials.
- Fills out daily logs of work completed, and reports work orders needed for repairs.
- Maintains clean and safe work areas, tools, and equipment
- Be able to communicate with the public with a focus on positive customer service
- May be required to work heights of 15ft or more on ladders
- Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance
- Able to maintain best practices and learn new maintenance procedures
- Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
- Able to adjust hours with notice in order to support Special Events.
- Receives direction from the VPA Horticulturist on the maintenance of the landscaping product.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience in grounds, trades, or custodial maintenance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
- Knowledge of City properties and maintenance program a plus.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and public.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:
- Valid Driver’s license required.
EQUIPMENT:
Pickup truck w/ plow, flat bed, miscellaneous hand and power tools, push mowers, riding mowers, edger, trimmers,
UTV, hand tools, RC Mower and controller, tablet, cell phone, and leaf/snow equipment.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and
the water. The employee infrequently works in high precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles,
and with vibration. The noise level is moderate, except when operating power equipment.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals
assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.
REQUIRED:
Pre-employment drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19
