Parks & Beautification Area Caretaker

City of Pocatello; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pocatello is seeking individuals for seasonal positions in Parks. Responsibilities include manual and skilled labor in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of parks and facilities. Applicants should be at least 16 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid Idaho Driver's license. The role involves operating tools safely, collaborating with City workers, and conducting horticultural tasks. Flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
• Two to five years of experience may be beneficial.
• Idaho Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair of grounds at City parks.
• Conduct general construction and maintenance for City buildings.
• Drive City vehicles to assigned Park sites.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Collaborative communication skills

Safe vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job-related equipment

Job description

Seasonal Information - Parks

• Hours of operation are 7:00am - 3:30pm. All scheduled shifts will occur within that window of time.
• Placement on the Seasonal Pay Scale and associated steps relate directly to position, qualifications, and experience with the City of Pocatello.
• Employment with the City of Pocatello is contingent on passing a background check.

Job Description

Perform manual, skilled, and unskilled labor in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of grounds and facilities at and around City parks/facilities and on or adjacent to public rights-of-way. Performs general construction, maintenance, and repairs to a wide array of City buildings and infrastructure. This position requires applicants to be 16 years of age or older.

The job requires working knowledge of construction and landscape techniques and general cleaning and janitorial methods. The job requires the ability to utilize hand and power tools in a safe manner. The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public. Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at places where they are exposed to mechanical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. This position works days, evenings, and weekends as required.

• Placement on the Seasonal pay scale and associated steps relate directly to position, qualifications, and experience with the City of Pocatello.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and basic horticultural work for parks & beautification areas, including: clean-up and disposal of trash & debris, planting of flowers, minor pruning of shrubs & trees, weed eating/pulling & minor spraying, watering, janitorial, etc. May be responsible for driving a City vehicle to various park & beautification area sites throughout the City, as assigned.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older;
• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience may be required;
• Specialized certifications, construction and/or supervisory experience may be required;
• Idaho Driver’s license is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.