Strawtown Koteewi Seasonal Maintenance-Laborer Worker

Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Worker for Strawtown Koteewi Park

Location: 400 Lafayette Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

Position: Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Worker for Strawtown Koteewi Park

Department: Parks and Recreation

Work Schedule: Maximum 29 hours per week part-time position. (Work days vary)

Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $14 -16 per hour

Incumbent serves as Part-Time Maintenance Worker for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for maintaining grounds and facilities.

Duties:

• Performs grounds maintenance, including removing litter, emptying trash cans, mowing/trimming, removing weeds, raking/blowing leaves, watering/trimming/removing trees and shrubs, and removing snow/ice from walkways.
• Hauls and/or shovels materials, such as dirt, stone, sand, and brush, and performs other labor as needed, such as splitting wood, grinding/sanding metal frames.
• Performs basic carpentry, such as building/repairing/painting picnic tables, fences, bridges, and shelters.
• Drives department vehicle to pick up supplies as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, and ability to safely and properly operate a variety of power equipment, hand and power tools, such as drills, drill press, pliers, wrenches, screw drivers, manual post hole digger, shovel, rake, broom, pruner, dump truck, hammer, chain and other power saws, riding mower, and tractor.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supplies vendors, and park patrons, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Working Conditions:

Incumbent performs duties inside and outside park facilities, involving exposure to adverse weather conditions, noise, dirt, dust, power tools, toxic chemicals, and heavy machinery, for which safety precautions must be followed at all times to prevent injury to self and others. Incumbent occasionally works extended, weekend and/or evening hours.

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.