Parks Seasonal; Seasonal

Position: Parks Seasonal (Seasonal)
Parks Seasonal

JOB TITLE:

Parks Seasonal

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt - Part Time

DEPARTMENT:
Parks

SUPERVISOR:
Lead Worker

SALARY: $14-$17 Per Hour

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform a variety of unskilled labor activities in the routine maintenance of parks, athletic fields, recreation areas and other City Facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in maintaining grass at parks, athletic fields, and other facilities within the City of Cheyenne; assists in field preparation, weed eating, fertilizing, watering, and mowing.
• Operates power mowers, weed eaters, and variety of hand tools; also truck and tractor equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleans public buildings and recreation area facilities.
• Assists with the installation and repair of underground irrigation systems.
• Cleans, by sweeping and picking up trash, playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic areas and public restrooms, at the parks and athletic fields.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Reports to supervisor, all acts of vandalism or damage to buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Develops and maintains good work relationship among staff employees.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Skills to operate power equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Required:

Formal or informal education, training, or experience which ensures the ability for successful job performance. Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 50 pounds.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Outdoor environment working with machinery, working closely with others, exposure to noise, slippery, uneven surfaces, moving objects, moving vehicles, electric energy, dust, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions