Seasonal Maintenance

Job Title: Seasonal Maintenance

Salary: $14.52/hourly

Location: Various

Reports To: Park Superintendent

Employment Status: Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Park Maintenance Laborer will perform routine manual work of a wide variety of custodial, landscaping, and related services required to maintain safe grounds and facilities for multiple parks throughout the county.

This is a temporary, seasonal position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs minor repairs and parks maintenance.
• Effectively and efficiently operate maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Performs maintenance and upkeep tasks as requested including building, park, & playground maintenance, park safety, trash, & overall cleanliness.
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and site amenities and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
• May assist with small construction projects (bridges, trails, etc.)
• Assist with park maintenance including athletic fields prep, landscaping / mowing, & maintaining overall cleanliness & safety.
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner and return them to the appropriate storage areas.
• Adhere to the preventive maintenance program for all assigned equipment.
• Sows grass seed; plants trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Removes weeds around bushes, trees, and flower beds. Trims hedges and prunes trees.
• Mow and weed eat turf areas.
• Picks up trash and debris.
• Cleans bathrooms.
• Assist in the set-up and tear down for special events.
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and site amenities and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of maintenance, groundskeeping, and janitorial practices and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Ability to use work order software.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must provide a Valid Driver’s License and pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Some related experience preferred.
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment & hand tools.
• The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor locations across Jefferson County. Regular exposure to extreme heat, cold and inclement weather conditions can be expected.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Parks & Recreation is a smoke free facility; therefore, smoking and vaping on all company premises is prohibited.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.52 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15