Laborer Helper (St. Andrews)

LABORER HELPER

(ST. ANDREWS) (

JOB ID:

1475) The City of Overland Park has a temporary Laborer er (St. Andrews Golf Course) position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of Golf Course facilities. Assists in daily maintenance of the Golf Course. Assists in the planting and maintenance of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sod.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of Golf Course facilities. Assists in the daily maintenance of the Golf Course, including removal of trash, blowing walk ways, cleaning restrooms. Assists in planting and maintenance of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sod. Prepares planting area, digs holes, rakes ground cover, places item to be planted in proper position and covers with soil. Lifts and places sod in proper location. Assists in repair and new construction and landscaping projects. Performs basic general labor work to include lifting supplies and materials, digging, painting, etc. Operates grounds maintenance equipment to include hand mowers, weed eaters, rototiller, leaf blower, and farm tractors w/o attachments, in a safe and effective manner. Assists in cleaning of work areas at the Golf Course facilities. Includes mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, raking, dusting. Picks up debris and disposes of properly. Organizes tools and shop area. Provides general information to public by answering questions, providing directions, enforcing rules. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists in ensuring a safe environment for visitors and general public. Identifies safety hazards and informs supervisor of hazards. Takes corrective action. The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) tomunicate with supervisors, customers, and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to aplish work and employer goals. The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, w applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 16 years of age. No experience required.

SKILLS:

Basic math skills. Interpersonal skills. Good oral and writtenmunication skills. Manual dexterity.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions. Ability to work under distracting conditions. Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to make and receive phone calls. Ability to operate power and hand tools. Exposure to inclement weather conditions. Exposure to chemicals, dust, sprays, fogs, and mists. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Ability to lift 50lbs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

(Direct & Indirect):

Direct:

None

Indirect:

Volunteers The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as aprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No City residency requirement. Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours:

Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP

Pay Rate:

$15.00 Per Hour

Application Deadline:

Open until filled All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire. EO/M/F/D/V