Parks & Recreation Peak Laborer ~ Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

This is a seasonal position with employment expected to run from March 16, 2026, through November 13, 2026. Season end date may be sooner or later depending on facility needs.

General Purpose: General care and maintenance of Tooele County Parks and Recreation facilities and grounds. Performs semi-skilled maintenance and custodial work to assure all the facilities are clean, order and in good condition. Perform manual labor such as digging, shoveling, planting, trimming, painting, and other facilities and grounds maintenance tasks. May assist with related planning, and prepare for assigned work projects by assembling equipment, supplies, and other items as needed. Assist with general maintenance of sprinkler systems and preventive maintenance of lawnmowers, snow blowers and other small grounds keeping equipment.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director.

Supervision Exercised: Assist volunteer groups and facility patrons.

Example Of Duties:

• Operate ground maintenance equipment (riding lawnmowers, weed eaters, and tillers, etc.)
• Cleans floors, empties trash receptacles; cleans and stocks restrooms.
• May paint equipment and structures used by the public; collect and cleanup refuse left behind by park patrons and perform other tasks associated with park operations.
• Ability to lift and set up and arrange chairs, tables, blackboards, microphones, etc. and check operating condition in preparation for special events. Move desks, file cabinets, or similar items to rearrange office space.
• Washes windows: dust performs similar tasks. Uses brooms, mops, dustpans, and similar equipment to clean floors.
• May operate a variety of equipment and tools such as landscaping equipment, hand tools and power tools including maintenance and repair of all tools and equipment and reporting of mechanical problems to the supervisor to ensure that repairs are made to guarantee the safety of those who operate the tools and equipment.
• May assists in securing building at night.
• May assist with snow removal if necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position with driving responsibilities:

Must be 17 years old and have one year of driving experience. Must have had a valid driver's license for at least 12 months for insurance purposes. Must be dependable and flexible with work hours.

Position with no driving responsibilities:

Must be at least 16 years old. Must be dependable and flexible with work hours.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public. Ability to lift 50 pounds or heavier. This is often combined with bending, twisting, and walking. Knowledge of the hazards and safety practices common to building construction, maintenance, and repair. Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.

Other Qualifications:

• Thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness, and accuracy.
• Learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems.
• Knowing office policies, systems, and services.
• Compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and competent speed of work.
• Being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under
• Being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self- starting; seeking new tasks; taking responsibility.
• Making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense.
• Cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self- betterment through education and other means.
• Being friendly, helpful, and showing self-control. Being punctual in attendance and being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area; ability to operate power floor cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to think and act independently on routine matters; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public and employees in other units.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**