TEMPORARY PARKS LABORER

City of Great Falls; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Great Falls is seeking a Parks Maintenance worker to perform skilled to semi-skilled tasks in maintenance and construction of parks, buildings, and landscapes. He/she reports to the Parks Manager or supervisor and may assist with pool and playground projects.

Responsibilities include cutting grass, landscaping, equipment maintenance, snow removal, and supporting carpentry/plumbing/irrigation tasks. Requires basic horticulture knowledge and physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires basic landscaping/grounds keeping knowledge.
• Familiarity with fertilizers and pesticides.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with peers, supervisors and the public.
• Familiarity with building cleaning and maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, sprays weeds, waters landscaped areas; applies pesticides.
• Performs minor repairs; installs/removes signs; maintains parks equipment.
• Removes ice/snow; installs/removes snow fences.
• Assists skilled trades on carpentry, plumbing, irrigation projects.
• Checks gauges/flow meters to keep pools operating safely.
• Maintains athletic/ball fields and trail systems.
• Cleans and maintains Parks buildings.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Fertilizers & pesticides

Oral & written instructions

Teamwork & public relations

Maintenance equipment & methods

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building cleaning equipment

Job description

Responsibility for providing skilled to semi-skilled activities in the maintenance and construction of parks, buildings, facilities and other landscaped areas. Work responsibilities may extend to special work assignments, including swimming pool maintenance and playground construction projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks Manager or other supervisory employee.

• Mows grass and sprays weeds; lays sod; waters and fertilizes grass and landscaped areas; applies pesticides.
• Performs minor repairs to buildings and facilities; installs and removes signs; maintains parks equipment.
• Removes ice and snow; installs and removes snow fences.
• Works with and provides skilled trades personnel with assistance on various carpentry, plumbing and irrigation system projects.
• Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters and other monitoring equipment to ensure the City’s swimming pools are operating efficiently.
• Performs maintenance of athletic and ball fields.
• Performs maintenance of trail system.
• Maintenance and cleaning of Parks buildings.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in parks, building and grounds maintenance desired.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be at least 18 years old.
• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain valid Montana driver’s license.

• Working knowledge of landscaping and grounds keeping.
• Working knowledge of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Working knowledge of methods and equipment used in building cleaning and maintenance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork
• Thoroughness
• Even Temperament
• Safety Minded

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not supervise staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to cold, heat, noise, dust, vibration, chemicals, and mechanical hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, ride and perform similar body movements. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Possess hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate maintenance equipment, hand and power tools, and a motor vehicle; the ability to talkand hear in person or by telephone or two way radio; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working. The position may be up to a six month position.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.