Service Worker (Parks & Recreation)

Hialeah; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hialeah is seeking a Service Worker to perform a wide range of manual labor tasks in Parks and Recreation and city facilities. Responsibilities include routine repairs, sidewalk work, facility checks, and basic equipment operation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 12 months of manual labor experience, and a Florida driver’s license. Prospective hires must obtain a Class B CDL with air brakes and an N endorsement within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/institution or GED and twelve months experience in performing unskilled, light, or heavy manual labor.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Current valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
• Within six months of having taken the Civil Service Exam, a Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License valid for air brakes and an “N” Endorsement must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine repairs and maintenance on irrigation systems.
• Forms and pours new sidewalks and makes streets repairs.
• Conducts facility checks at Parks and Recreation locations.
• Maintains Parks and Recreation general fields.
• Paints City facilities both exterior and interior.
• Cleans city facilities and loads/unloads materials.
• Operates light equipment and carries out basic construction related tasks.

Skills

Manual labor capability

Ability to follow instructions

Drivers license

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range:$29,458.00 - $55,943.42DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORKEmployees in this class perform a wide variety of manual labor. However, as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to work of more than ordinary difficulty. Work is usually closely supervised, and the employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new assignment. Constant supervision is not necessary for routine or repetitive tasks.ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Service Worker. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor.• Conducts routine repairs and maintenance on irrigation systems.• Forms and pours new sidewalks and makes streets repairs.• Conducts facility checks at Parks and Recreation locations.• Conducts baseball field repairs and routine maintenance.• Performs the waxing and stripping of floors at recreation locations.• Clean and maintain city facilities.• Operates light equipment as needed i.e.; mowers, sod cutters, mini excavators, backhoes.• Carry out the delivery, setup and breakdown for city wide special events.• Maintain, receive, and conduct inventory for Parks and Recreation warehouse bays.• Conduct limited construction related type work.• Digs, levels and spreads fill, rock, sand, gravel and soil.• Maintains Parks and Recreation general fields.• Paints City facilities both exterior and interior.• Performs minor repairs to City facilities.• Collects debris and loads it into a truck.• Loads and unloads trucks.• Cuts grass, weeds and brush and cares for shrubs, flowers and grass.• Rakes grass and trash; and cuts down and removes trees.• Plants and trims trees and shrubs.• Transports materials, supplies and equipment used by crews.• Moves and carries heavy material such as pipe, lumber, gravel, sand and furniture.• Keeps simple records and submits routine reports.• Performs related work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Ability to perform light and heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.• Ability to understand and follow specific oral or written instructions.• Ability to drive a truck, if required.• Ability to acquire knowledge and proficiency in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment.• Significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling.• Ability to lift heavy objects.PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSThe following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position.• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment such as hand tools, etc.• Must be able to see and distinguish colors, hear and smell.• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.• Work involves walking more than a mile per day, climbing stairs and ladders, moving, reaching, handling, bending, and stooping for periods of time.• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 25 to 50 pounds.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENC E• Graduation from an accredited high school/institution or possession of a state high school equivalency diploma (GED) and twelve months experience in performing unskilled, light, or heavy manual labor. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.• Have a current valid State of Florida Driver’s License.• Within six months of having taken the Civil Service Exam, a Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License valid for air brakes and an “N” Endorsement must be obtained. In the absence of these two requirements, appointment will not be considered.Range 45Revised: 05/16/2016Personnel Board Approved: 06/06/2016The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.