Seasonal Unskilled Laborer - Code Enforcement

City of Fairview Heights; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Unskilled Laborer to join their Police Department's Code Enforcement team. This role involves essential tasks such as maintaining nuisance properties, which includes grass and weed cutting, tree removal, and debris clearing. The ideal candidate will possess strong manual dexterity, effective communication skills, and the ability to operate various types of equipment. Working outdoors, this position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects. If you're ready to contribute to community maintenance and enforcement, this role is an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Driving record must be acceptable to the city.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nuisance properties including grass cutting and debris clearing.
• Observe and investigate potential code enforcement cases.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Manual dexterity

Driving skills

Equipment operation skills

Ability to follow directions

Knowledge of street locations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grass cutting equipment

Weed cutting equipment

Job description

The City of Fairview Heights Police Department (Code Enforcement) is hiring a Seasonal Unskilled Laborer. Please submit a city application to 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, or to [e-mail]. Applications can be found at www.cofh.org or you can pick one up at City Hall.

SEASONAL UNSKILLED LABORER

POLICE DEPARTMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position includes all related labor and equipment operation involved in the maintenance of nuisance properties.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions including the following and the Physical Requirements listed below):

1. Maintain nuisance properties to include grass and weed cutting, tree and limb removal, clearing ditches of leaves and debris
2. Observe and investigate potential code enforcement cases
3. Other tasks that may be assigned by Director

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Driving record acceptable to the City of Fairview Heights

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Verbal communication skills
• Manual dexterity abilities
• Driving and equipment operations skills
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Knowledge of street locations
• Ability to operate various types of grass and weed cutting equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is normally those encountered by outside weather conditions. It consists of manual labor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to crawl into small areas, walk through mud and water
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to lift overhead, bend at the waist, crouch, and squat