Seasonal Laborer

City of Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Livonia is seeking workers for basic labor tasks in parks and public works. Responsibilities include maintenance such as grass cutting, sod laying, planting, weeding, cleaning parks, and related duties.

This position requires heavy manual labor, ability to operate tools, and a valid driver's license. Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of work methods and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cutting grass and laying sod.
• Planting flowers and weeding beds.
• Cleaning parks and patching roads.
• Washing windows and painting.
• Brush and branch chipping and park maintenance.
• Athletic fields maintenance.
• Custodian duties as assigned.

Skills

Public works knowledge

Tools operation

Job description

The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Responsibilities

An employee in this classification will be required to do basic labor work. Typical examples are: cutting grass, laying sod, planting flowers and weeding beds, cleaning parks, patching roads, washing windows, painting, brush and branch chipping, athletic fields and park maintenance, and other manual tasks. This employee may perform custodian work and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications And Application Process

At the time of application, an applicant must:

• Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
• Be at least 18 years old; and
• Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Reasonable knowledge of:

• Work methods and equipment involved in public works construction and maintenance
• Mechanics and ability in operating tools and equipment

Ability To

• Understand and carry out written and oral directions
• Perform manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse conditions
• Work independently without constant supervision in accomplishing assigned duties
• Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees
• Adapt and improve methods and procedures in performing assignments

Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.