What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant Temp, Parks position at Washington County (MN)?
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The Seasonal Maintenance Assistant will work under limited supervision and perform general maintenance work such as maintenance of grass, trees, shrubs, pick up and removal of refuse; cleaning of various buildings and restrooms; minor repair and maintenance of park-related items; operate riding mowers and trucks with trailers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Work experience operating a backpack blower, driving a truck, utility vehicle or golf cart, riding or push lawn mower.Work experience with turf maintenance, herbicide/pesticide applications, cleaning of parks and facilities, landscaping and weeding, carpentry, painting. SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.HOURS / DAYS: Wednesday through Sunday. Flexible and various shifts available throughout the day. Hours, days & location may vary. Primary location could be Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Big Marine Park Reserve or St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $17.01 HourlyE-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.E- Verify Participation Poster Right to work Poster
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This is a skilled position performing manual labor, under limited supervision, in the operation and maintenance of County parks, facilities, highways, and properties. Work is reviewed in progress and on completion.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Under limited supervision, performs general highway, parks and facility maintenance work such as maintenance of grass, tree, shrubs and other forms of vegetation, pickup and removal of refuse; cleaning of various buildings, restroom facilities, and other structures; assists in minor repair and general maintenance of standard facilities such as benches, tables, and grills;Complete and proper set up of work zone traffic control measures, in conformance with the MMUTCD, for all operations performed within the highway corridor and assigned areasOperates equipment such as self-propelled riding mowers and others, as assigned;Performs manual labor in the construction and maintenance of highways, park equipment, irrigation systems, swimming areas, trails, grounds, trees, and buildings;Assists in the painting of buildings, fences, tables, benches, and equipment;Reports hazards such as signs down or missing, washouts and other hazards on roadways and ditches;Reports violations of County Park Ordinance;Operates trucks with trailers and performs other maintenance duties as apparent or assigned;Perform other related duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is physical in nature and performed 90% outside, 10% inside. Work performed outside involves exposure to seasonal weather elements including heat, wind, humidity, sand, rain and cold water. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to: hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, sprayer, automatic transmission truck with a trailer with a combined GVW of under 26,000 pounds and hand tools. Duties include being able to perform the following movements on an occasional to continuous basis: Walking, turning/twisting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, reaching and grasping. Duties may include lifting and pulling up to 75 pounds. with or without assistance. Exposures may include but are not limited to: various chemical agents, fuels, blacktop/diesel/gasoline fumes, fertilizer, temperature extremes, and in rare instances, body fluids. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the positions essential functions.
The Seasonal Maintenance Assistant will work under limited supervision and perform general maintenance work such as maintenance of grass, trees, shrubs, pick up and removal of refuse; cleaning of various buildings and restrooms; minor repair and maintenance of park-related items; operate riding mowers and trucks with trailers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Work experience operating a backpack blower, driving a truck, utility vehicle or golf cart, riding or push lawn mower.Work experience with turf maintenance, herbicide/pesticide applications, cleaning of parks and facilities, landscaping and weeding, carpentry, painting. SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.HOURS / DAYS: Wednesday through Sunday. Flexible and various shifts available throughout the day. Hours, days & location may vary. Primary location could be Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Big Marine Park Reserve or St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $17.01 HourlyE-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.E- Verify Participation Poster Right to work Poster
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This is a skilled position performing manual labor, under limited supervision, in the operation and maintenance of County parks, facilities, highways, and properties. Work is reviewed in progress and on completion.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Under limited supervision, performs general highway, parks and facility maintenance work such as maintenance of grass, tree, shrubs and other forms of vegetation, pickup and removal of refuse; cleaning of various buildings, restroom facilities, and other structures; assists in minor repair and general maintenance of standard facilities such as benches, tables, and grills;Complete and proper set up of work zone traffic control measures, in conformance with the MMUTCD, for all operations performed within the highway corridor and assigned areasOperates equipment such as self-propelled riding mowers and others, as assigned;Performs manual labor in the construction and maintenance of highways, park equipment, irrigation systems, swimming areas, trails, grounds, trees, and buildings;Assists in the painting of buildings, fences, tables, benches, and equipment;Reports hazards such as signs down or missing, washouts and other hazards on roadways and ditches;Reports violations of County Park Ordinance;Operates trucks with trailers and performs other maintenance duties as apparent or assigned;Perform other related duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is physical in nature and performed 90% outside, 10% inside. Work performed outside involves exposure to seasonal weather elements including heat, wind, humidity, sand, rain and cold water. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to: hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, sprayer, automatic transmission truck with a trailer with a combined GVW of under 26,000 pounds and hand tools. Duties include being able to perform the following movements on an occasional to continuous basis: Walking, turning/twisting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, reaching and grasping. Duties may include lifting and pulling up to 75 pounds. with or without assistance. Exposures may include but are not limited to: various chemical agents, fuels, blacktop/diesel/gasoline fumes, fertilizer, temperature extremes, and in rare instances, body fluids. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the positions essential functions.
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