NOW HIRING- Summer Seasonal Help

Upper Chichester Township; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A local government department is seeking temporary seasonal summer help for their Public Works Department. Responsibilities involve assisting crews with maintenance tasks including grass cutting, street repairs, and minor equipment maintenance. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a valid driver’s license. The position offers $22.00 per hour with no fringe benefits, and requires working Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm from May to August.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and walking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grass cutting, weed whacking, and tree trimming.
• Help with street repairs, pothole patching, and sign fabrication.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and miscellaneous tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to operate maintenance equipment

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Upper Chichester Township Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for temporary, seasonal summer help positions. The purpose of these positions is to provide general labor assistance to maintenance crews during the summer months. Duties include grass cutting and general landscaping duties, street maintenance and repair, as well as trash removal and other duties as assigned by Public Works Director.

Training

With vehicles/equipment and familiarization with department operations will be provided upon hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists crews with related maintenance activities, including grass cutting, weed whacking, tree trimming, branch chipping, excavating, watering and tree removals
• Assists crews with related activities, including sign fabrication, sign posting, pothole patching and street repairs.
• Assist crews with related activities, including catch basin repairs, and storm sewer cleaning
• Performs minor equipment maintenance, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning and lubricating
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and assignments, including floor sweeping, window cleaning, site weeding and community special event activities
• Other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All employees must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application, and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application.

The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, some heavy lifting and/or moving of heavy items; grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee occasionally works around vibrations and noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces and underground trenches, heights, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme outdoor temperatures and weather conditions. Steel-toe safety shoes are required.

SCHEDULE

The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm from approximately May through August. Candidate must be willing to work occasional overtime, including weekends and holidays, if circumstances warrant.

SALARY/BENEFITS

The pay offered for this position is $22.00/hour with no fringe benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates should submit a completed employment application to [e-mail]. Please ensure the subject line contains: "Public Works Seasonal Summer Help"
• The position is open until filled; however, review of applications is ongoing at this time.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.

Upper Chichester Township IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER