What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Construction Worker I position at Little Rock Zoo?
Salary
$15.71 - $22.07 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PR-2024-06
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Operations & Improv. Dev.
Opening Date
01/20/2025
Closing Date
1/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
P&R
Grade
306
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform construction, repairs, maintenance and equipment operation at City Parks and Recreation facilities.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature and one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirement
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Vacation
Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate:
Days Per Year
Up to 3 yrs. of service10
3 yrs. to 10 years of service15
10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18
20 yrs. of service and over22
Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.
Discretionary Days
Regular, Full-time Employees Receive Three (3) Discretionary Leave Days Each Calendar Year. Discretionary Days For New Employees Are Prorated As Follows
Days
If hired January 1 through March 303
If hired April 1 through June 302
If hired July 1 through September 301
If hired October 1 through December 310
Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.
Sick Leave
Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.
Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.
Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.
Funeral Leave
Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days [four (4) for out-of-state funerals] with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.
Longevity Pay
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)
01
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature?
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
03
Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience?
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A..
05
Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License? [Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.]
How did you find out about this particular position?
Agency City of Little Rock
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 500 West Markham Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4770
$15.71 - $22.07 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PR-2024-06
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Operations & Improv. Dev.
Opening Date
01/20/2025
Closing Date
1/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
P&R
Grade
306
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform construction, repairs, maintenance and equipment operation at City Parks and Recreation facilities.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature and one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirement
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
- Online applications preferred
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- Testing requirements include a written exam or practical skills assessment.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
- You may check your inbox in your LRjobs.littlerock.gov account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at LRjobs.littlerock.gov or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Vacation
Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate:
Days Per Year
Up to 3 yrs. of service10
3 yrs. to 10 years of service15
10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18
20 yrs. of service and over22
Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.
Discretionary Days
Regular, Full-time Employees Receive Three (3) Discretionary Leave Days Each Calendar Year. Discretionary Days For New Employees Are Prorated As Follows
Days
If hired January 1 through March 303
If hired April 1 through June 302
If hired July 1 through September 301
If hired October 1 through December 310
Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.
Sick Leave
Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.
Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.
Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.
Funeral Leave
Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days [four (4) for out-of-state funerals] with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.
Longevity Pay
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)
01
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
03
Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A..
05
Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License? [Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.]
- Yes
- No
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
Agency City of Little Rock
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 500 West Markham Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4770
Salary : $3 - $6
