Summer laborer- Nuisance

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

Job summary

The City of Quincy is seeking a summer Laborer for the Central Services Department. This role involves various outdoor tasks such as grass cutting and property cleanup, requiring physical stamina and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and pass a physical tailored to the job. Safety training is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write to understand warning labels and street signs.
• Must pass a physical tailored to the job description.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting, weed control, and property cleanup.
• Maintain truck or assigned vehicle in good operating condition.

Skills

Knowledge of lifting methods

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

String trimmer

Leaf blower

Push mower

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Department: Central Services

Crew: Nuisance

Job Title: Laborer (summer)

Shift: Days

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Job Duties:

Must be able to read and write to the extent of understanding warning labels on equipment being used, and street signs and numbers

Performs daily responsibilities and activities which include, but are not limited to, grass cutting, weed control, painting, property cleanup and any other activities appropriate with climatic conditions

Uses simple machines such as string trimmer, leaf blower, push mower

Provides necessary information to supervisory personnel for various reports

Maintains truck or assigned vehicle to keep in good operating condition, keeps truck or vehicle clean and neat, and informs supervisor or mechanics of any mechanical trouble with truck or vehicle

May be required to perform other duties as instructed by supervisory staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of appropriate methods of lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds

Knowledge of pulling and/or pushing heavy items up to 130 pounds

Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions

Bending, kneeling, stretching, pulling and pushing equivalent of 130 pounds, pounding, stooping, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, running, walking, and/or crawling depending on the job assignment, some of the above may be for long periods of time; will also need to get in and out of the truck several times a day

Must wear proper safety gear and equipment suitable to job being performed

Must attend required safety training for duties performed

A physical tailored to this job description must be passed by applicant

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent