SKILLED LABORER

Job Summary

Skilled Laborers work in the construction and/or maintenance of assigned areas and public facilities throughout the City of Trussville. The duties team members will perform require the use of hand tools, power tools, specialized equipment, trucks, trailers, and tractors. Team members need an eye for detail, minor problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals. Work is primarily outdoors; the ability to cope with heat, cold, and wet environments is vital.

Essential Functions

Perform proper mowing of turfgrass, string trimming, edging, pruning, mulching, and removing debris and refuse from park common areas, greenway, cemeteries, sports fields, and public facilities throughout the City of Trussville.

Set up sports fields for the assigned events including field layout, field lining, proper base distances, proper pitching distances, installing and removing tarps, wetting of infield playing surfaces, and repair of worn/high stress areas.

Perform basic maintenance and care of mowers, power tools, hand tools, and vehicles.

Organize and keep work storage areas in a neat, clean, and professional manner.

Assist with set up and tear down of special events throughout the City of Trussville.

Perform basic building maintenance of City and Park facilities including but not limited to light carpentry, light electrical, light concrete work, floor care, and painting.

Minimum Qualifications

Driver's license. Experience performing one or more of the following: using measuring equipment (e.g., tape measure, level); using hand tools (e.g., screwdriver, hammer, saw, rake, shovel); using gas powered equipment (e.g., weed eater, mower, chainsaw, compactor).

Supplemental Information

Skilled Laborers may operate trucks and other equipment for transporting personnel and tools to and from work sites, and in loading, unloading and moving materials. Incumbents work is assigned and carried out according to oral and written instructions, and supervisors provide additional instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments. Assists skilled craftsmen (e.g., plumbers, carpenters, painters, electricians, etc.) with necessary repairs to facilities. Conducts necessary equipment maintenance tasks including loading, cleaning, fueling and repairing all equipment, supplies, and tools to ensure proper storage, safety and efficiency. Maintains and improves public parks, rights-of-way, and planting areas by mowing grass, landscaping, removing debris, trash collection, and cleaning and repairing city or county owned structures. Work Environment Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc. Physical Demands Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the City of Trussville at any time. CITY - GRADE 12