Laborer I - Building & Grounds

Salary : $40,560.00 Annually
Location : 2233 Harvard Avenue, College Park, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: NEW
Department: Building & Grounds
Opening Date: 07/22/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Summary
A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park's existing operational success. The purpose of the position is the participation of manicured mowing detail, detailed maintenance of parks, and general management of all street-scraping to create a serene environment within the City of College Park.

Essential Functions
Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for hands-on labor and the ability to operate various kinds of lawn equipment. The position requires a detailed oriented person with a keen eye for detail and a basic understanding of Landscape Management practices.

• Work with the crew in duties and assignments.
• Maintain proper landscape management within the city.
• Landscaping duties around public buildings, parks, and right-of-ways.
• Labor work with the use of hand tools and various other tools.
• Operate blowers, weed eaters, hand tools, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Make aware to the supervisor of any needed equipment repair or maintenance
• Some overtime and weekend work as-needed basis.
• Some weekend work as needed with the crew.
• Leads and assists in event coordination and set up as requested.
• Assists other divisions as needed
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations; CPR.
• Knowledge of the material commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being conducted;
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and routine repair of equipment used in Public Works Department, Building & Grounds Division, construction, and maintenance;
• Skill in performing various manual labor assignments as needed;
• Ability to perform general equipment/tool maintenance duties;
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with general
• supervision;
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to one hundred (100) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day, climb poles, bending, crouching, or stooping, and use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possession of a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

The City of College Park offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees in including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).