Beautification Department Laborer

The City of Clanton is seeking to fill a full-time hourly position with a dedicated and motivated individual to join the Beautification Department as a Laborer. The overall function of the position is to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of public spaces within the City of Clanton.

Essential Functions Landscape Maintenance:

Perform routine landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, planting, watering, and fertilizing in parks, medians, and other public areas.

Trash and Debris Removal:

Collect and dispose of litter, debris, and other refuse from designated areas to maintain cleanliness.

Equipment Operation:

Safely operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, street sweeper, and small hand tools used in landscaping and maintenance work. Assist in

Projects:

Support the execution of beautification projects including but not limited to planting flowers, installing decorative elements, and maintaining irrigation systems.

Compliance and Safety:

Adhere to safety protocols, regulations, and departmental guidelines while performing tasks, ensuring a safe environment for oneself and others.

Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to achieve departmental goals and respond effectively to public inquiries and requests. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED strongly preferred. Prior experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or related field is preferred but not required. Ability to operate landscaping equipment and perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in work. Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record required. Must be able to work non-standard hours, typically, this position works 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must possess the ability to access remote sites that may require climbing and traversing rough terrain, possibly in all weather conditions. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time while working in office or on maintenance or repair projects. Must be able to use stepstools or ladders and use such to store and retrieve items of various sizes, shapes, and forms. Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, and pull, push, or drag up to 150 pounds of files, equipment and/or other materials. Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms. Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail. Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Must be able to hear clearly when working around equipment and traffic. Compensation Hourly compensation begins at $13.50. Depending on experience, education, and other training, higher rates of pay will be considered. The City of Clanton is proud to offer an excellent benefits package. Applicant must satisfactorily pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen after receiving a conditional offer of employment. General job applications are available at www.clantonal.gov or at Clanton City Hall. Applications may be mailed to City of Clanton via P.O. Box 580, Clanton, Alabama 35046, emailed to jzissette@clantonal.gov, or delivered in person. The City of Clanton is an equal opportunity employer and is a participant in E-Verify.

Pay:

From $13.50 per hour

Work Location:

In person