Parks & Cemetery Laborer (seasonal)

Job Title

Nature of Work, Essential Functions & KSA's

Under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent, immediate supervision of the Division Supervisor or lead crew member on a particular assignment perform park and cemetery grounds and facilities care and maintenance activities. Seasonal laborers may be assigned to any division within the Parks & Natural Resources department as a substitute for individuals on vacation, sick leave, etc., or during heavy workload periods. On average, this position works 24-40 hours per week. Availability of work may be weather dependent. Applicants must be able to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Push mow trim, plant, weed, mulch, clean facilities, remove trash in parks and cemetery.
• Operate mowing equipment in the absence of designated staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Basic math (ex: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers).
• Methods, materials, tools and standard practices regarding park, golf course and facility grounds maintenance.
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
• Basic traffic control/barricade procedures.
• Standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices.

Skills

• Use of equipment, machinery and hand/power tools used in department projects and activities.

Abilities

• Follow written and oral instructions and to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Understand simple roadmaps and City boundaries to establish ownership responsibilities.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations in order to calculate quantities, distances, measures and weights.
• Operate a motor vehicle and related equipment in a skilled and safe manner and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow City staff, associates, contractors and the general public.
• Perform relatively heavy manual work for extended periods of time and ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions.
• Distinguish between different cleaning materials, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides with the ability to read and understand label information.
• Utilize necessary protective clothing and equipment to avoid potential dangers from pesticides or poisonous vegetation.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The primary duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions, vehicular traffic and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment, hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and alarm and warning systems, including back-up alarms.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of hand and power tools and to make adjustments to equipment.
• Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds for varying distances.
• Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching and other physical exertions in an outdoor environment, frequently in varying temperatures.
• Sufficient ability to endure prolonged exposure to varying temperatures; i.e. prolonged sun and heat exposure during summer months and cold/wind/dampness exposure during winter months.

Training, Experience, and Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Supplemental Information / Special Requirements

This position is part of the Part-time, Intermittent and Seasonal Pay Plan. Details about the compensation and benefits for this position can be found in the agreement by clicking here.

The class specification which appears above is intended to be sufficient merely to identify the class and be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position allocated to the class and should not be interpreted to describe all of the duties which may be required of employees holding a position assigned to this class.

The City of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), the City of Delaware will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.