Seasonal Code Enforcement Grounds Aide

Mt. Vernon; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Vernon seeks a seasonal, part-time worker in the Inspections Department to assist in nuisance code enforcement and city property cleanup under the Building Inspector. Duties include mowing, painting, equipment maintenance, litter pickup, and assisting with posting code violations.

Applicants should pass basic reading, writing, and math exams, work independently, and maintain good public relations. Shift is 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, and problem solve without direct and constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, and removal of grass, weeds, bushes, trees, limbs, evergreens, etc. on City and private property.
• Painting City signs, guardrails, etc.
• Maintenance, repair, and cleaning of mowing equipment
• Cleaning, organizing, and proper care of tools and equipment
• Picking up of garbage, litter, debris, and other materials from City and private property
• Assist the Nuisance Code Officer with the posting of code violations
• Other assigned and related duties

Skills

Independent work

Public relations

Education

Basic reading, writing & math

Job description

Department/Division: Inspections Department

Job Type: Seasonal, Part Time

Pay: $16.00 Per Hour

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Building Inspector, performs various tasks related to the enforcement of nuisance code violations and the cleanup of City property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, and removal of grass, weeds, bushes, trees, limbs, evergreens, etc.on City and private property.
• Painting City signs, guardrails, etc.
• Maintenance, repair, and cleaning of mowing equipment
• Cleaning, organizing, and proper care of tools and equipment
• Picking up of garbage, litter, debris, and other materials from City and private property
• Assist the Nuisance Code Officer with the posting of code violations
• Other assigned and related duties

Qualifications

Education

• Ability to pass basic reading, writing, and mathematics exams

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, and problem solve without direct and constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public and fellow employees.

Work Schedule

• Typical working shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. May require some evening and/or weekend hours
• Part-time seasonal position

Physical Requirements

• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
• Move light objects (less than 50 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time (i.e., picks up trash from the roadside, works under equipment).
• Lift arms above shoulder level, holding objects (50 pounds or more) (i.e., throws bags and loose trash into a truck, enters the cab of a vehicle).
• Moves shoulders and arms in circular and sideways motion (i.e., laying concrete and operating heavy equipment).
• Moves shoulders and arms in circular and sideways motion (i.e., laying concrete and operating heavy equipment)
• Climb up and down ladders or steps
• Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 5.5 feet off the ground.
• Ability to stand, sit, reach, grasp, lift/carry, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, and push/pull.
• Use written sources of information, e.g., read reports, procedural documentation, reference materials
• Perform detailed work requiring visual acuity, e.g., repair electronic equipment
• Use non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g., alarms, beepers, pagers
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Residency Requirement

All applicants shall reside in either Jefferson County or a County adjacent to Jefferson County, including any of the following: Marion, Wayne, Hamilton, Franklin, Perry, or Washington, as their principal place of residence, within six (6) months of hire, and thereafter at all times during the time of their employment by the City. Any employee who shall fail to establish and/or maintain his or her domicile and residency as required herein shall be subject to discharge from employment with the City.

1100 Main Street
Mount Vernon IL 62864
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