Park and Recreation Department Full-Time Laborer II

GENERAL PURPOSE.

To perform routine park maintenance as directed by the Crew Leader. In absence of the Crew Leader, this person takes the lead in coordination with the Foreman's advice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

include the following, but others may be assigned: Operates various hand/power tools and heavy equipment in performing duties, including, but not limited to, hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, ball blower, air nozzle, air compressor, driver, ratchet, calipers, mop, broom, deburring and deflashing tools, forklift, belt sander, gauges, pressure washer, grinder, drill press, cutting torch, skid steer, and front-end loader. Maintains parks grounds, including, but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, mulching, and blowing leaves, shoveling and plowing snow, cutting trees, removing brush and branches, cleaning, disinfecting, and opening bathrooms, repairing or building new picnic tables, grinding and painting trash cans, and picking up trash and emptying trash cans. Assist the public as needed. Performs related duties as assigned. There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and t draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds as a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License. Generous benefit package, competitive wages, employee/dependent clinic, and 15 paid Holidays.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, pruning shears, etc. Painting skills preferred. Skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems preferred. Meets the above physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties, and performs other tasks as assigned. High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) and three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted at www.cityoflaporte.com/jobs , or in person at Human Resources, 801 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 45350 or at the Park Office, 250 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte, IN 46350. Generous benefit package, competitive wages, employee/dependent clinic, 16 paid Holidays. The City of La Porte is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The City of La Porte is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. The City of La Porte is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $19.89 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person