What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bike Path & Trails Caretaker - Full-time position at Jekyll Island Authority?
Department/Division: Roads, Beaches & Grounds / Operations
Status: Regular, Full Time, Hourly
Pay: $15.25 per hour
Reports to: Roads, Beaches, & Trails Supervisor
Benefits: Full benefits-eligible, including health & flex, paid time off, paid holidays, amenity pass for employee & family, and parking.
Retirement: GSEPS (State Employee Pension & Savings Plan)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
- Note: Applicants are encouraged to complete the application; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants may submit a resume; however, it does not take the place of the application.
Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Bike Trails/Path Caretaker is responsible for keeping the Island’s bike trails and paths safe. Responsibilities include inspecting all bike trails and paths, taking corrective action on unsafe conditions by doing daily tasks such as edging bike paths, removing accumulated debris, removing encroaching vegetation and tree roots, and removing hazardous branches.
Description:
- Oversees and maintains the bike paths in a safe condition, interprets assignments, answers questions, and inspects the general condition of the bike paths.
- To keep bike paths and trails clear, utilize manual and power-operated equipment, including front-end loaders, toro workmen, pruners, weed-eaters, chainsaws, and blowers.
- Pressure washes porous concrete surfaces to ensure that they are properly draining.
- Patches holes in asphalt bike paths with cold patches and clean cracks, and fills with flexible filler.
- Adds additional soft surface materials to nonpaved porous bike trails to maintain a uniform riding surface.
- Places straw and mulch around the base of specified trees, plants, and shrubs to prevent the evaporation of water from the soil and the freezing of roots.
- Removes dead plants and debris, rakes areas, and removes trash/accumulated debris from bike path surfaces.
- Maintains bike paths in landscaped areas by keeping mulch and other materials in the proper location.
- Sprays herbicides to reduce encroaching vegetation on bike path surfaces.
- Assists the Roads and Grounds Crew as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years grounds keeping experience (or related); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Must be reliable and punctual; regular attendance and punctuality are required.
- A driver's license is required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions:
- Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
- More than 50% of the typical workday will be spent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, grasping, and using repetitive wrists, hands, and finger motions.
- Between 25% and 50% of the typical workday will be spent stooping and crouching.
- Less than 25% of the typical workday will be spent climbing, balancing, kneeling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.
- Sensory abilities required are feeling, grasping, and touching, with between 25% and 50% of the time spent communicating, talking and hearing.
- Visual abilities to perform tasks require determining the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and making general observations of facilities or structures.
- Required to perform work both inside and outside. Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity, occasionally adverse weather conditions, and occasional extreme cold.
- Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to chemicals, and subject to vibration.
- Will be exposed to oils and other fluids.
- It may be subjected to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation. It may be subjected to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
- Noise levels are considered normal to loud.
This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job. Still, it is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, applicants may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081.
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks is required, including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized; applicants should consider this when applying.
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, applicants may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081.
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks is required, including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized; applicants should consider this when applying.
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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