General Laborer

Salary : $31,824.00 Annually
Location : Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 02 14 24 REQ 1347
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
Closing Date: 2/28/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Under immediate supervision, set-up and tear down facilities for events, classes, programs, and public facility rentals. Conduct light maintenance tasks at City buildings and grounds, and other duties as assigned. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks

• Open, close, and secure buildings as assigned.
• Responsible for setting up and tearing down rooms, space, services, and programs as needed and as assigned. This may include buildings and spaces not directly operated by the department or city.
• Customer service, through good, friendly, cooperative interaction with public.
• As required, support all Department Divisions' programs, activities, special events, tournaments, sports and youth programming, as well as the overall Department goals as a whole.
• May be required to assist in the preparation, set-up, and/ or staff in various support roles/tasks as needed for programs, activities, special events, tournaments, and/or sports and youth programs which are not part of daily scheduled/recurring activities. Examples may include but are not limited to general cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning vehicle interiors, washing cars, lining fields, attend trainings, etc.. These examples are illustrative only, and are not, nor should it be considered a comprehensive listing of all possible tasks performed in this position.
• Responsible for ensuring that Department equipment used for programs, activities, special events, tournaments, sports and youth programming is maintained, organized, and put in its proper place.
• Document completed procedures, scheduled tasks, and inventory control.
• Flexible schedule is necessary for scheduled programs, activities, services, and special events.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of:

• Basic construction and maintenance practices, methods, and techniques.
• Building maintenance practices and techniques.
• Customer service practices, skills, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge or ability to learn basic computer skills.

Skill in:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.
• Operating indoor and miscellaneous outdoor equipment, common hand and power tools.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written communications and direction.
• Follow established safety procedures and practices.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.
• Ability to lift 50 plus pounds and move heavy oversized objects on a regular basis.
• Ability to drive safely, effectively, following city policies and practices utilizing city vehicle(s)
• Ability to attach/detach pull behind trailer, light towers, trailers and other designated towable equipment not requiring special licensing
• Ability to drive safely, effectively, following city policies and practices utilizing a city pickup truck/vehicle designed for towing while towing pull behind trailer, light towers, trailers and other designated towable equipment not requiring special licensing.
• Document completed procedures, scheduled tasks, and inventory control.
• Perform and complete tasks independently on a daily basis and when required for special events or large projects work as a member of a larger team
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license required.
  
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and move heavy oversized objects as needed is required.
  
• Ability to work flexible schedules which will, at times, require early mornings, evenings, weekends, as well as holiday hours during certain times of the year on an as needed basis.
  
• Knowledge of basic computer skills required (email, calendars, etc).
  The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
  The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.
Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.
Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.
Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.
Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.
Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.
Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.
All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.
Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.
Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.
Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.
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Do you have a High School Diploma OR G.E.D.?

• YES
• NO

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License immediately following employment.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

04
Are you able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

05
Days and hours may vary depending on department scheduled events. Are you available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have basic computer skills (email, calendars, etc)?

• YES
• NO

07
If yes, please explain.
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The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

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The City of Sierra Vista's primary means of communication with applicants is via email. Please add the domain sierravistaaz.gov to your email filter and monitor your spam mail to ensure prompt awareness of correspondences from the City of Sierra Vista.

• I have read and acknowledge the notification above.

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