Long Seasonal Laborer

Introduction

The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) is a division of the City of Racine government. PRCS manages 40,000 public tree sites, parks and beaches totaling over 1,100 acres, five community centers, and many other facilities, providing a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent or designee; this position is responsible for performing manual labor of various kinds and calling for physical strength and endurance, plus operating equipment for general park maintenance.

The City of Racine is exploring the opportunity to offer CDL Permit and Licensing training to our long seasonal employees as part of our commitment to building internal career pathways across Water Utility, Wastewater, Parks, DPW, Transit, and other City Departments.

Note:

Obtaining a CDL permit, license or completing the training does not guarantee a full-time position with the City of Racine. However, it significantly increases employability and strengthens the internal talent pipeline from seasonal work to future full-time opportunities.

• Cuts grass and weeds with hand or power mowers, rakes grass and leaves, trims hedges or shrubbery and grades lawns and park areas.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish, tree branches, waste and litter.
• Some positions work with the forestry division. Duties include tree planting, landscape maintenance, and operating a wood chipper while assisting with tree pruning or tree removal operations.
• Keeps power equipment and hand tools in proper working condition by cleaning, making minor adjustments and reporting problems.
• Maintains sports facilities and performs other general maintenance of park buildings including painting.
• Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.

• Outdoor, Exposed to various climate conditions.
• Sounds, noise levels are distracting or uncomfortable.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions with a minimum amount of direct supervision.
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays on a rotating basis to help maintain the Parks system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact when dealing with the general public.

Duties involve the regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down (at least one foot), standing in place or continual walking and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20 - 50 pound) items on a consistent basis. May involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric or diesel-powered machinery, requiring the manipulation of multiple skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools.

Operates a variety of equipment among which are: pickup/ dump trucks, utility carts, sprayers, pumps, generators, brush chippers, hand tools and grass cutting tools.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.

Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer