TITLE

　　General Laborer - Seitz ParkOPEN DATE

　　1/18/2024

　　CLOSE DATE

　　FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

　　Full-Time

　　EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

　　Non-Exempt

　　BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

　　Bargaining

　　DIVISION

　　Venues Parks and Arts

　　LOCATION

　　Facilities and Grounds

　　REPORTS TO

　　Urban Grounds

　　SCHEDULE

　　M-F 6:00am-2:30pm, Weekends during summer months

　　PAY RATE

　　$17.87 per hour

　　DESCRIPTION

　　SUMMARY:Maintains and performs duties at Seitz Park and the East Race Waterway. Works with department to ensure proper care of the park and waterway on both scheduled and unscheduled days. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Plaza Group Leader.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Part time staff and volunteers.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

　　Mows grass, park and ground maintenance including weed eating, edging, blowing off areas.Cleans entire property for trash and debris.Removes leaves on property.Removes snow and applies salt for safety to all applicable areas.Keeps records of completed daily work logs.Communicate with part-time staff regarding work priorities and schedule changes.Maintains clean and safe work areas, tools, and equipment.Be able to communicate with the public as needed to provide excellent customer service.May be required to work heights of 10ft or more on ladders.Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance.Able to maintain best practices and learn new landscape procedures.Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.Must be able to work in the waterway.Work with the Downtown Plaza and/or Howard Park team in the winterMust work all special events in that area.Receives direction from the VPA Horticulturist on the maintenance of the landscaping product.NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other related duties as assigned.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

　　EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

　　Two years' experience in ground maintenance and plant care.High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

　　Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in ground maintenance.Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform physical labor.Ability to communicate orally and in writing.Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.Ability to work around water and moving head gates.Ability to care for all the plants and new features.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid Drivers License required.

　　EQUIPMENT:Riding mower, push mower, weed eater, leaf blower, tractor, tractor attachments, spraying power washer, pickup truck w/snowplow, shovel, broom, rake, ladders, laptop, cell phone, tablet, 4x4 vehicle w/ plow, cordless drill, and various hand tools such as hand pruners, loppers, chainsaw, pole saw.

　　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 frequently required to walk, and talk or hear. The employee is fr quently required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and the water. The employee infrequently works in high precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, and with vibration. The noise level is moderate, except when operating power equipment.

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS