Seasonal - Laborer; Public Works

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs watering, weed control, litter pickup and mulching of landscaped areas.
• Plants/maintains shrubs, trees, ground covers, flower beds and perennials.
• Performs pruning, applies fertilizers, soil amendments, edging and vandalism repairs.
• Performs building clean-up.
• Drives City vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver's License.
• Assists with the collection and disposal of refuse collected from residential areas or businesses.
• Assists with patching/crack filling of City streets or sidewalks.

• Assist with forestry operations for tree planting, pruning, removal, and stump removal.
• Assist with other public works operational needs as priorities dictate which could include Sanitation, Water or Street Divisions.

• Must provide own steel toed shoes.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to fill out daily reports.
• Knowledge on how to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to use a broom and a shovel.
• Ability to read and understand street maps, plat maps and directions.
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to drive efficiently and safely.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships other employees and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to withstand a variety of temperatures and adverse weather conditions, good physical condition.
• Ability to perform tasks on a regular basis which require frequent standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, squatting and carrying.
• Ability to lift, push and pull.
• Ability to work in a safe manner.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:
May - September

WORK SCHEDULE:

Hours per day: 8
Flexible hours: 5:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Days per week: 5
Hours per week: up to 40

WORK LOCATION:

Municipal Services Building, 2625

E. Glendale Avenue