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Parks Seasonal Laborer

City of St. Joseph
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PARKS SEASONAL LABORER

                                                 

The Opportunity

The Parks Seasonal Laborer performs routine maintenance and development tasks within a designated park or cemetery site. Duties may include assignments as a Parks Laborer, Cemetery Laborer, Downtown Laborer, or Park Ranger. The typical workweek includes some weekend or holiday duty assignments.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Foreman and Parks Director.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

 

Length of employment period

This is a seasonal part-time or full-time position lasting up to 200 days, from late April to mid-October. A specific work schedule will be established, which may include weekends and holidays.

 

conduct

Employees must maintain professional conduct at all times, both inside and outside the parks, to reflect positively on the City of St. Joseph.

 

Dress and personal appearance

While on duty, all park personnel must maintain a neat, professional appearance and practice good personal hygiene. The following guidelines apply:

  • Prohibited Attire: Cutoffs, shorts, skirts, halter tops, and tank tops are not permitted.
  • Required Attire: Employees must wear work boots and long pants while performing duties.
  • Clothing Restrictions: Clothing displaying references to drugs, alcohol, foul language, or political opinions is not allowed.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

 

  • Perform janitorial duties at rental facilities, comfort stations, picnic pavilions, and other structures, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards are met.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with City staff and the public.
  • Work non-traditional shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The typical workweek is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Trim grass around trees, posts, and other obstacles; mow turf areas using walk-behind mowers.
  • Pick up litter and empty trash containers.
  • Clean and perform basic preventive maintenance on vehicles and other motorized equipment.
  • Make minor repairs to fences, signs, picnic tables, and other park facilities.
  • Load, transport, unload, and handle park operational supplies and equipment.
  • Monitor visitor behavior and immediately notify a supervisor of graffiti, vandalism, or other issues.
  • Greet visitors and provide information about park use, safety requirements, and points of interest.
  • Assist in repairing or constructing park buildings and other structures as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues and nonpublic records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by full-time Parks staff.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Previous customer service and custodial experience, or experience in a related field, is preferred.
  • Ability to interact tactfully with the public and co-workers and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to efficiently and safely complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Availability for a flexible and intermittent work schedule, with the ability to work independently and take initiative when required.
  • Experience using small engine equipment (e.g., grass trimmers, backpack blowers, walk-behind mowers) is preferred. 

 

REQUIREMENTS

A valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record allowing insurability by the City of St. Joseph's current vehicle insurance carrier is required.

 

High school diploma, GED or currently enrolled in High School. 

 

Must be at least 18 years old at the time of employment.

 

Good character with no history of serious criminal activity.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions, including wet/humid conditions, extreme cold (below 32°F), and extreme heat (above 90°F).

Must be able to work around various outdoor contaminants, such as pesticides and plant allergens.