Seasonal Park Maintenance

Description

Job Title: SEASONAL - PARKS

Department: Public Works & Parks Division:

Reports To: Parks Supervisor

Pay Range: : Temp-Seasonal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Position assists park crew members in various capacities on a seasonal basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cuts weeds and trims trees along county roads and in county parks.
• Assists in maintaining related county buildings and grounds.
• Operates air tools or light equipment.
• Assists with work in county shop.
• Assists with set up for park events such as fairs, craft shows, livestock shows, large meetings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license required.

Experience: Experience in turf maintenance and mowing is preferred.

Abilities: Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relations with employees and general public. Willingness to work in unpleasant weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to safely operate equipment as directed.

Physical Demands/Effort: The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk or hear. Must frequently lift 20-50lbs and constantly lift 10-25lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral.

Work Environment/Conditions: The work environment characteristics described represent those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Majority of the work is performed in the field where conditions will vary greatly. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; vibration. The noise level can vary from normal to very loud. On occasion, protective clothing such as a hard hat, safety vest, ear protection, boots, gloves, safety glasses or face shield may be required.