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Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Temporary - 8 Month Seasonal
Job Number: 23 -06564
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Resource Management
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary Statement
Parks Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs manual and unskilled labor in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of grounds and facilities at and around city parks and facilities and on public rights-of-way including general construction, maintenance, and repairs to a wide array of city buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
This Position:
Essential Functions
Turf Grass Trimmers and Lawn Mowers - Operates push or self-propelled lawn mowers following prescribed weekly schedule. Transports self and equipment from site to site using pickup truck and trailer. Work may be performed adjacent to or on public rights-of-way. Operates self-propelled units with horsepower greater than 20 horsepower capacity. Units are riding mowers with rotary type cutting capability from 60" to 15'. Must safely load and unload at multiple sites daily. Care of machinery and safety around the public is paramount. (10%)
Landscape - Plants and weeds flower beds, prunes shrubs and plants, shears ornamental shrubs, cleans display fountains, recognizes and reports various fungi, seed and/or sod installation, picks up litter. Disposes of debris. Applies light herbicides and fertilizers under direct supervision. (10%)
Trash Collection - Empties 30-gallon trash receptacles, lines containers with a plastic bag, replaces lid and picks up scattered debris throughout the parks on a scheduled route. (10%)
Restroom Cleaning - Follows prescribed schedule consisting of approximately 20 sites on a given day. Without supervision, cleans facilities that incur frequent vandalism. Uses strong chemicals to achieve sanitary results. (10%)
Tree Care - Assists with pruning, planting and removal of trees. Uses chainsaws, handsaws, pole pruners, etc. for tree maintenance. Under supervision, works with and around heavy equipment such as wood chippers, stump grinders and tree spades. (10%)
Irrigators - Operates, repairs and programs electronic sprinkler systems. Has specific sites assigned for troubleshooting. Operates pumps, wells, electronic controllers and valves. (10%)
Sports Fields - Preps ball diamonds and fields to achieve safe and professional playing conditions. Exercises independent judgment to accomplish very specific conditions. Repairs sprinklers, cleans restrooms, lays out field dimensions. Operates machinery to accomplish results. (10%)
Construction - Performs general maintenance on building sites, furniture repairs and replacement, painting, concrete/asphalt repairs, carpentry and plumbing repairs. (10%)
Cemetery - Assists with set-up, care and maintenance of burial sites; cleans and straightens head-stones; string trims, mows. (10%)
Aquatics - assists with manual and unskilled labor in the cleaning, repair and maintenance of city swimming pool water quality systems and mechanical and plumbing equipment. Stocks dry chemicals and tests pool water chemical balance. Sets up pool deck amenities and assists with general and light cleaning of changing rooms, restrooms, pool decks and grounds. (10%)
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Working knowledge of construction and landscape techniques; general cleaning and janitorial methods.
Ability to utilize hand and power tools in a safe manner; performs general maintenance and repairs to park facilities; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Two years of construction, general landscape or agricultural experience.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is frequently very loud. Work includes the sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Additional physical efforts include: lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals.
19-Hour Temporary
All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.
4-Month Temporary
All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.
8-Month Seasonal
In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.
9-Month Temporary
In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.
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Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?
02
Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
03
Are you at least 19 years of age or older?
04
Please select which answer best describes your experience with construction and landscape techniques; general cleaning and janitorial methods.
05
Please select who you have spoken to about this position.
Required Question
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Temporary - 8 Month Seasonal
Job Number: 23 -06564
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Resource Management
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary Statement
Parks Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs manual and unskilled labor in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of grounds and facilities at and around city parks and facilities and on public rights-of-way including general construction, maintenance, and repairs to a wide array of city buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
This Position:
- Is open to all interested persons aged 19 and older.
- Requires a valid state-issued driver's license.
- Works 40 hours a week, up to 8 months from March through October.
- Is designated as At-Will.
- Is open to all interested persons aged 18 and older.
- Works 40 hours a week, up to 8 months from March through October.
- Is designated as At-Will.
Essential Functions
Turf Grass Trimmers and Lawn Mowers - Operates push or self-propelled lawn mowers following prescribed weekly schedule. Transports self and equipment from site to site using pickup truck and trailer. Work may be performed adjacent to or on public rights-of-way. Operates self-propelled units with horsepower greater than 20 horsepower capacity. Units are riding mowers with rotary type cutting capability from 60" to 15'. Must safely load and unload at multiple sites daily. Care of machinery and safety around the public is paramount. (10%)
Landscape - Plants and weeds flower beds, prunes shrubs and plants, shears ornamental shrubs, cleans display fountains, recognizes and reports various fungi, seed and/or sod installation, picks up litter. Disposes of debris. Applies light herbicides and fertilizers under direct supervision. (10%)
Trash Collection - Empties 30-gallon trash receptacles, lines containers with a plastic bag, replaces lid and picks up scattered debris throughout the parks on a scheduled route. (10%)
Restroom Cleaning - Follows prescribed schedule consisting of approximately 20 sites on a given day. Without supervision, cleans facilities that incur frequent vandalism. Uses strong chemicals to achieve sanitary results. (10%)
Tree Care - Assists with pruning, planting and removal of trees. Uses chainsaws, handsaws, pole pruners, etc. for tree maintenance. Under supervision, works with and around heavy equipment such as wood chippers, stump grinders and tree spades. (10%)
Irrigators - Operates, repairs and programs electronic sprinkler systems. Has specific sites assigned for troubleshooting. Operates pumps, wells, electronic controllers and valves. (10%)
Sports Fields - Preps ball diamonds and fields to achieve safe and professional playing conditions. Exercises independent judgment to accomplish very specific conditions. Repairs sprinklers, cleans restrooms, lays out field dimensions. Operates machinery to accomplish results. (10%)
Construction - Performs general maintenance on building sites, furniture repairs and replacement, painting, concrete/asphalt repairs, carpentry and plumbing repairs. (10%)
Cemetery - Assists with set-up, care and maintenance of burial sites; cleans and straightens head-stones; string trims, mows. (10%)
Aquatics - assists with manual and unskilled labor in the cleaning, repair and maintenance of city swimming pool water quality systems and mechanical and plumbing equipment. Stocks dry chemicals and tests pool water chemical balance. Sets up pool deck amenities and assists with general and light cleaning of changing rooms, restrooms, pool decks and grounds. (10%)
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Working knowledge of construction and landscape techniques; general cleaning and janitorial methods.
Ability to utilize hand and power tools in a safe manner; performs general maintenance and repairs to park facilities; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Two years of construction, general landscape or agricultural experience.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is frequently very loud. Work includes the sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Additional physical efforts include: lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals.
19-Hour Temporary
All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.
4-Month Temporary
All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.
8-Month Seasonal
In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.
9-Month Temporary
In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.
Please visit our website for further details
01
Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you at least 19 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
04
Please select which answer best describes your experience with construction and landscape techniques; general cleaning and janitorial methods.
- No related experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 - 3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
05
Please select who you have spoken to about this position.
- Dave Beck
- John Lyon
- Travis Montgomery
- Manual Ramos
- Paul Gallas
- Brandon Biorn
- Colleen Olson
- Trevor McClenahan
- David Buchinskiy
- I have not spoken with anyone about this position.
Required Question
