Seasonal Maintenance Worker

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

Seasonal workers will be asked to assist full time staff during the busy spring and summer months. Duties include mowing, edging, flower planting, mulching, painting and other duties required by department staff.

PURPOSE: Complete all duties and responsibilities associated with the maintenance, construction, and renovation of parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, buildings, swimming pools, natural areas, tennis courts, leisure paths, landscaped beds, ponds, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signs, painting fire hydrants and street lights.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent; one (1) to two (2) years of related experience in grounds keeping and/or general maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; works overtime as required.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the Municipality's vehicles insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Automobile, light and heavy motorized equipment, hand and power tools, motor vehicles used for maintenance and/or construction projects, cellular phone, computer software,.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds, works in an area in which means of egress is or can be obstructed; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, tillers, etc.); exposed to possible injury from falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to extreme nonweather-related heat or cold; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; frequently lifts objects 75 lbs or less; frequently carries objects 75 lbs or less; frequently pushes objects 100 lbs or less; frequently pulls objects 100 lbs or less.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

JOB DUTIES in order of importance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

60%(1) Performs a variety of semi-skilled activities, including but not limited to: operate a variety of light and heavy equipment (e.g., pickup and dump truck, zero turn mowers, etc.) in the performance of park maintenance duties; vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance; maintain park amenities, including playground structures and shelters; apply various chemicals to grounds of the Municipality (e.g., fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and aquatics, etc.), street and alley repair, repair/replace concrete curbs, sidewalks, traffic signs;vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance; setup and execution of community events; cemetery grave excavation and burial; assists with water breaks and drainage maintenance.

10%(2) Responsible for preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; assists with maintenance to buildings when necessary; documents maintenance per department policy.

30%(3) Maintains proper conditions for athletic fields (e.g., mows, trims, weed eats, paints regulation lines, places goal boxes for games, etc.); painting street lights, fire hydrants, and fences.

(4) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(5) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(6) Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:(*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: purchasing; municipal goals and objectives; municipal policies and procedures; workplace safety practices and procedures; emergency medical care procedures; first aid and C.P.R. practice; grounds maintenance and repair; public relations; community resources and services; English grammar and spelling; workplace safety; supervisory principles and practices; local geographical area; general construction; equipment maintenance and repair; vehicle maintenance and repair; grounds maintenance and repair; records management; playground inspection techniques; proper lifting techniques; grounds keeping (fertilization, aeration; irrigation, mowing, weed control, disease identification, etc.); athletic field maintenance; heavy equipment operation; trends in the field; personnel rules; rules and regulations.

Skill in: motor vehicle operation; bench tools; hand tools; mechanics tools; power equipment (e.g., chain saws, line trimmers, blowers, edgers, etc.); turf maintenance equipment operation; vehicle driving.

Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with many variables and determine specific action; recognize threatening conditions and take appropriate action; apply management principles to solve agency problems; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; determine material and equipment needs; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; train or instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; work independently; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop and maintain working relationships; resolve complaints; work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and being exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions; provide outstanding customer service; perform heavy labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; carry out instructions; to work under stressful conditions; travel to and gain access to work site.

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $14.35 - $17.94