Temporary Laborer I

City of Northglenn; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Temporary Laborer I - Park Technician to support park operations. This position involves general manual labor, maintenance of park facilities, and cleaning duties to ensure safe and attractive recreational areas for the public.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of parks and fields.
• Clean restrooms and picnic shelters.
• Assist with special event clean ups.

Skills

Physical Strength

Attention to Detail

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

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Temporary Laborer I -Park Technician

Park Operations Division

"Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!"

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Labor I- Seasonal position.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:

• Aligning the work we do with our strategic plan
• Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
• Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
• Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity and entrepreneurship
  
  

An Overview

A Labor I- Seasonal performs general, unskilled, manual work of a routine nature tasks for Parks and Recreation Department. The duties outlined will require physical vigor and the ability to follow given specific work instructions. The Laborer I will be under constant supervision and will often assist Laborers II and III and Equipment Operators I in their various tasks. Many of these tasks will be time sensitive. Assignments are outlined in detail by a supervisor, standard procedures are followed, and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation.

What You Should Bring

Physical and Environmental Conditions: Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings. This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

The Opportunity

• Perform routine ball field maintenance such as dragging, and marking fields, keeping dugouts clean. Clean restrooms and picnic shelters.
• General park mowing
• Picks up litter, empties litter cans;
• Works in the shop area making minor repairs, stocking materials and cleaning equipment;
• Make’s minor repairs on equipment;
• Power washes litter cans, oil spills and graffiti removal;
• Shovels snow, rakes leaves, cuts grass, works hose on leaf truck, picks up bio-degradable bags;
• Restroom Cleaning
• Operates small hand tools such as drills, saws, blowers, grinders, shop vacs, and weed eaters;
• Posts no parking signs in areas needing cleaned. Assists in cleaning around vehicles with sweeper operator;
• Pick’s up large items such as white goods, tires, debris dumped or abandoned on street;
• Works cleaning before and after special events;
• Paints equipment, special projects and litter cans;
• Constructs, installs and maintains park facilities e.g.
• Shelters, benches, trash receptacles, signage and playgrounds;
• Assists with winterization on all water systems e.g., pools, irrigation systems, fountains, hose bibs;
• Provides special event support, community day clean ups;
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

About The Department

The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to promote vibrant, safe and attractive opportunities through the development of effective and efficient recreation programs, facilities and parks for all citizens and residents to enjoy. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Temporary

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