Laborer (Farmstead)

The City of Overland Park has a temporary Laborer position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled in the maintenance and repair of Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead facilities. Assists in daily maintenance of the Farmstead including trash and cleaning. Assists in the planting and maintenance of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sod. Occasionally directs volunteers as needed on special projects. One weekend day may be required to cover 7 day operations during the open season.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of Farmstead facilities.
• Assists in the daily maintenance of the Farmstead, including removal of trash, blowing walk ways, cleaning restrooms.
• Assists in planting and maintenance of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sod.
• Prepares planting area, digs holes, rakes ground cover, places item to be planted in proper position and covers with soil.
• Lifts and places sod in proper location.
• Assists in repair and new construction and landscaping projects.
• Performs basic general labor work to include lifting supplies and materials, digging, painting, etc.
• Operates grounds maintenance equipment to include hand mowers, weed eaters, rototiller, leaf blower, and farm tractors w/o attachments, in a safe and effective manner.
• Assists in cleaning of work areas at the Farmstead facilities.
• Includes mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, raking, dusting.
• Picks up debris and disposes of properly.
• Organizes tools and shop area.
• Provides general information to public by answering questions, providing directions, enforcing rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists in ensuring a safe environment for animals, visitors and general public.
• Identifies safety hazards and informs supervisor of hazards.
• Takes corrective action.
• The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with which interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
• The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Must maintain an insurable driving record.
• Six months of experience in landscape/horticulture, operation of mowing equipment, hand and power tools, and motorized utility vehicles or an equivalent level of experience.
• Mechanical and farm operation background helpful.

SKILLS:

• Good oral communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Manual dexterity.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in hectic environment with many interruptions.
• Ability to work under distracting conditions.
• Ability to analyze safety situation.
• Ability to access situation and make recommendations.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to traverse rough terrain.
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Exposure noise.
• Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP

Salary: $15.25 Per Hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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