What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Park Worker (4 months) position at Johnson County?
JOB
Under general supervision as a manual laborer and limited skill equipment operator engaging in a wide range of conservation and other outdoor recreation maintenance and construction activities. Work with a lead person, though may be called upon to work on job assignments without direct supervision and being guided only by general job instructions. Perform related work such as preventive maintenance functions on equipment. This position may require work on Saturdays and Sundays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operation of small equipment and mowers, and the preventive maintenance of such equipmentBasic knowledge of Iowa native plants and their careBasic safe work practicesEnglish language to include grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and punctuation.Ability to: Learn operation of technical equipmentOperate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with manufacturer’s recommendationsRepresent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy mannerOperate a variety of equipment, such as but not limited to manual shift pickup trucks, large riding mowers, push mowers, other small turf equipment, and small tractors, and small power tools.Understand and follow oral and written instructionsPerform manual labor (moderate to heavy) for extended periods of timeEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the publicWork outdoors in unfavorable weather conditionsHandle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the positionHave clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communicationHave sufficient vision which permits light production and review of a wide variety of materialsHave sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools with moderate to heavy use and make handwritten notationsLift, move, carry, push and/or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 poundsStand, sit, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, crouch and crawlHave sufficient personal mobility necessary to complete field workOccasionally carry out duties with limited supervisionWork on weekends as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation 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. Perform grounds maintenance.Pick up garbage and litter.Clean toilets, shelters, and other park facilities.Wash vehicles and other equipment.Rake leaves; pull or cut weeds.Seed grass and plant trees/shrubs.Perform minor building and fence repairs.Paint and stain as needed.Put up signs and maintain roads.Assist with special projects such as the installation and maintenance of culverts.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with JCCB policies, procedures and safety practices.Attend work regularly at the designated place and time. Resume and cover letter preferred.For questions regarding this position please contact Ethan Hochstein at ehochstein@johnsoncountyiowa.gov
Under general supervision as a manual laborer and limited skill equipment operator engaging in a wide range of conservation and other outdoor recreation maintenance and construction activities. Work with a lead person, though may be called upon to work on job assignments without direct supervision and being guided only by general job instructions. Perform related work such as preventive maintenance functions on equipment. This position may require work on Saturdays and Sundays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operation of small equipment and mowers, and the preventive maintenance of such equipmentBasic knowledge of Iowa native plants and their careBasic safe work practicesEnglish language to include grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and punctuation.Ability to: Learn operation of technical equipmentOperate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with manufacturer’s recommendationsRepresent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy mannerOperate a variety of equipment, such as but not limited to manual shift pickup trucks, large riding mowers, push mowers, other small turf equipment, and small tractors, and small power tools.Understand and follow oral and written instructionsPerform manual labor (moderate to heavy) for extended periods of timeEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the publicWork outdoors in unfavorable weather conditionsHandle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the positionHave clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communicationHave sufficient vision which permits light production and review of a wide variety of materialsHave sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools with moderate to heavy use and make handwritten notationsLift, move, carry, push and/or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 poundsStand, sit, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, crouch and crawlHave sufficient personal mobility necessary to complete field workOccasionally carry out duties with limited supervisionWork on weekends as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation 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. Perform grounds maintenance.Pick up garbage and litter.Clean toilets, shelters, and other park facilities.Wash vehicles and other equipment.Rake leaves; pull or cut weeds.Seed grass and plant trees/shrubs.Perform minor building and fence repairs.Paint and stain as needed.Put up signs and maintain roads.Assist with special projects such as the installation and maintenance of culverts.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with JCCB policies, procedures and safety practices.Attend work regularly at the designated place and time. Resume and cover letter preferred.For questions regarding this position please contact Ethan Hochstein at ehochstein@johnsoncountyiowa.gov
