Seasonal Laborer

Geary County; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Geary County is seeking a Maintenance Worker - IST to perform road and bridge upkeep, construction material handling, and facilities maintenance while delivering courteous service to county residents.

This on-site role requires ability to operate various equipment, follow safety procedures, and adapt to weather conditions. The position emphasizes public service and maintenance tasks across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A current Class C driver’s license and legally able to operate a motor vehicle in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Mow roadside grass and brush.
• Operate equipment such as lawn mower, tractor, pickup and related machinery.
• Assist with snow removal from sidewalks using shovel and snow blower.
• Clean and sanitize facilities, restrooms, and remove trash as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment maintenance

Knowledge of safety operations of and/

Policy comprehension

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Class C driver's license

Two-way radios

Measuring tapes

Levels

Hand tools

Power tools

Chainsaws

Job description

JOB SUMMARY -

The job duties of the Maintenance Worker - IST include but are not limited to provide road and bridge maintenance and construction, construction and maintenance materials handling, and facilities maintenance; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The duties described below are indicative of what the Maintenance Worker - IST might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County resolutions for the position of Maintenance Worker or other designated equipment job descriptions. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Operational Functions:

• Perform minor vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Load materials and performs manual work- related tasks as required.
• Mow and cut brush.
• Work as a flag person.
• Mow roadside grass.
• Paints walls and ceilings as directed
• Move furniture, set up tables and chairs for meetings.
• Move equipment, large-volume records around, among and between offices and storage facilities.
• Assist with snow removal from sidewalks, steps/landings using shovel and snow blower.
• Shampoo carpets and strips / wax / buff / burnishes floors.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Remove garbage, empty waste paper baskets, and recycling containers and dispose of these in an appropriate manner.
• Sweep outside steps/landings.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms, room fixtures, dusts, mops, vacuums, and sweeps floors.
• Clean ditches ensure intersections are clear, and install and maintain clean culverts to allow for proper water flow. Clear trash from roadside.
• Remove dead animals and other hazards from roadways.
• Perform light mechanical work.
• Maintain lawns and sidewalks.
• Remove limbs, branches and trees.
• Use small and large power tools such as chain saws, wood chipper, etc.
• Install signs.

Types of Equipment:

• Ability to operate various types of equipment I.e. lawn mower, tractor, pickup and other related equipment.
• Ability to use two-way radios, computer, fax machine, measuring tapes, levels, hand tools, power tools, chain saws and other machinery.
• Other equipment could be required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A current Class C driver’s license and legally able to operate a motor vehicle in Kansas.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety operations of equipment.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County, State, and Federal policies and legislation, i.e. local resolutions and ordinances, procedure manuals, warning labels, etc.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Ability to operate various types of equipment I.e. lawn mower, tractor, pickup and other related equipment.
• Ability to use two-way radios, computer, fax machine, measuring tapes, levels, hand tools, power tools, and other machinery.
• Other equipment could be required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional and friendly manner with customers, citizens, co-workers and management.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to communicate and convey information regarding policies and processes to others in both written and verbal form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Environment:

• The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting and/or move (up to 50 pounds), 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.
• Must be able to operate equipment and machinery in all types of weather conditions.
• Due to the volume, scope, size of staff and nature of public service this office provides, full-time regular attendance is essential.