Seasonal Parks Laborer - Family Park/Ivory Ridge Park, Weekends

Job Description

Job Description

SEASONAL PARKS LABORER - FAMILY PARK / IVORY RIDGE PARK, WEEKENDS

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

PAY RATE: $13.80 - $16.55 per hours depending on qualifications and experience

SCHEDULE: March 1 - November 30, Friday-Sunday, with shifts 6 AM - 2:30 PM and 12:30 PM - Evening

DEPARTMENT: Parks

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties in a park setting or similar facilities. Responsible for the monitoring, safekeeping, and cleanliness of the entire splash pad playground, while providing excellent customer service to all guests. Performs related work as required. Works under the general supervision of the Lehi City Parks Leads Worker.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Performs daily maintenance of city parks and grounds which includes;

• Turf grass care, flower and shrub planter care, tree care
• Grounds maintenance and cleaning/trash pick up, facilities and restroom cleaning.
• Keep the parks aesthetically pleasing for the public to use.
• Maintain and upkeep splash pad (in-house training provided).
• Enforce all park rules. Supervise park patrons and make sure all rules are followed.
• In charge of locking up restrooms and park.
• Makes minor alterations to irrigation systems; repairs sprinkler heads;
• Operates hand and power equipment including shovel, rake, push mower, golf cart, weedeater, maintains tools and equipment used in park maintenance.
• Performs simple and minor repairs to equipment and park structures.
• Test and document water levels on a routine basis and maintain appropriate chemical to water ratios.
• Responds to assignments from the lead worker and supervisor.
• Complete daily checklist before, during, and after each shift as directed by management.
• Occasionally perform essential functions on holidays and weekends as assigned.

Must have a professional positive attitude with good communication skills. Be productive while working alone and with others. Employees are expected to deal effectively and courteously with the public. Employees must show up to work shifts on time. Must abide by all city policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Employees are expected to be punctual and show up to shifts on time.

Applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 16 years of age or older and prior experience in the maintenance of parks or similar experience including some exposure to horticulture, landscape maintenance or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities and skills listed below:

• Knowledge of the maintenance and repair procedures and techniques used in park or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate various landscape maintenance and repair equipment and tools.
• Must have transportation to and from work and speak English.
• Must have excellent design, organizational and planning skills, and strong people skills.
• Must be a self-motivated, open minded problem solver that adapts readily to change. This is a hands-on position.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver's License

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent of the position generally performs in a physically demanding environment. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving some muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of the job. Contact with outdoors, dust, dirt, heat, arid/dry, humidity/wetness, noise, fumes and vibration. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Occasional dealing with toxic materials and chemicals. Requires ability to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance.

Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test. The City's drug test and background check policy can be found in its entirety here: content/uploads/2023/12/Employee -Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf - content/uploads/2023/12/Employee -Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf