Seasonal Temporary Employment - Public Works Department

Upper Chichester Township; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Chichester Township's Public Works Department is accepting applications for seasonal, temporary summer help. Responsibilities include grass cutting, street maintenance, trash removal and related tasks to support maintenance crews.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. The work week is typically Mon-Fri with some overtime possible during peak season.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grass cutting

Weed whacking

Tree trimming

Branch chipping

Excavating

Watering

Tree removals

Sign fabrication

Sign posting

Pothole patching

Street repairs

Catch basin repairs

Storm sewer cleaning

Equipment maintenance

Floor sweeping

Window cleaning

Site weeding

Community event support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seasonal Temporary Employment - Public Works Department

Seasonal Temporary Employment - Public Works Department

Posted on March 2, 2023

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Seasonal Temporary Employment

Public Works Department

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
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including washing, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning and lubricating
• Perform 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.

This position does not require the applicant to be available 40 hours a week; however, the general work hours for the Public Works Department are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Candidate must be willing to work occasional overtime, including weekends and holidays, if circumstances warrant.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The pay offered for this position is $17.00/hour with no fringe benefits.

Upper Chichester Township IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER