Seasonal Maintenance Aide - Recreation and Parks

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION 2 Year Temporary Position Seasonal (Approximately 36.6 hours per week) Salary: $15.00 Hourly Position Overview: Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, Division of Park Maintenance is seeking to hireSeasonal Maintenance Aides. A Seasonal Maintenance Aide for the Division of Park Maintenance performs routine physical laboring tasks on construction, maintenance, demolition, highways or solid waste projects. The work of this class does not involve supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a five-day workweek that may include evenings, weekends and shift work on a rotating basis, and overtime as required foremergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to such conditions as inclement weather, dust, obnoxious odors, traffic, insect bites, confined spaces, inland waterways, and heights. Work requires strenuous physical activity including frequent bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders, reaching and lifting heavy objects. Typical Examples of Work: (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples. This list is not inclusive and may require duties not listed to accomplish the work of the agency.) Cleans vacant lots, alleys, parks, playgrounds, median strips or clogged sewers and storm drains; fills sandboxes. Cuts and removes tree limbs obstructing traffic signs, and infringing upon private property; cuts, removes, and mulches tree stumps. Cleans indoor facilities, such as bathrooms and outdoor ornamental fountains. Removes bulk items and trash debris from neighborhood parks and playgrounds. Collects recycled materials and bulk trash. Sweeps, shovels or removes trash, debris, loose materials, asphalt or concrete, snow and ice. Lifts, moves and delivers a variety of materials, machinery and equipment. Cuts underground pvc pipes; may make minor repairs to cut or frayed wires. Digs and backfills holes, trenches, and streets; spreads and smoothes concrete; sets up concrete forms, fills potholes and smooths surfaces. Assists in laying sewer and other large pipes and seals connections with concrete and other materials. Operates simple equipment and controls such as air hammers, compactors, bobcats, saws, hammers, drills, glue guns, lawn mowers or riding mowers, mulchers, motorized lifts, electric carts or other equipment requiring only brief instruction. Removes graffiti from residential and commercial properties; operates sand blasting machinery to remove graffiti. Works from scaffolding, cherry pickers or ladders to perform tasks as assigned. May climb trees for removal of tree branches. May drive vehicles to transport people and materials. May direct the flow of vehicles to facilitate traffic flow at work sites. May respond to citizen inquiries to provide answers regarding elemental rules and procedures. May assist in the removal of floating debris from the inner harbor and inland waterways. Performs related work as required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow instructionsAbility to comply with safety rules, regulations and procedures Ability to engage in strenuous physical activity Ability to work at high altitudes Ability to work in inclement weather Ability to operate simple equipment and controlsAbility to learn general construction procedures Ability to communicate with the public for the purpose of directing traffic and explaining simple rules and procedures. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: None Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: A valid Maryland Class C Non-commercial driver’s license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management may be required. Compensation: $15.00 per hour NOTE:This is a position of Trust. Those eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to a physical examination, which includes drug and alcohol testing. Qualified individuals interested in applying should go online to www.baltimorecity.gov to complete an application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROMOTES DIVERSITY INTHE WORKFORCE In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment

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