Seasonal Public Works Laborer

Company	City Of Elk RiverSee more
Address	Elk River, MN
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$16 an hour
Category	Sales/marketing

Job description

A fantastic opportunity is available for candidates wishing to sample a career in park and street maintenance. This seasonal position offers 3 different shift options: 40 hours per week, morning shift, or afternoon shift. Possible opportunity for additional hours as well. You will gain experience in maintenance of grounds, parks, athletic facilities, streets, and trails as well as management of natural resources. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, high school student, graduate or equivalent, and have a valid driver's license and good driving record if 18 years of age or older. *If you are in high school or college, this position will begin after the end of your school year.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you need accommodation with the application process, call 763.635.1000 and ask for HR.

Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application

Seasonal Public Works Laborer

Department/Division: Public Works/Park Maintenance and Street Maintenance

Immediate Supervisor: Park Foreman and Street Foreman

Starting Pay Grade: $16.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Last Updated: (date) 3/2019

Positions Supervised: N/A

Position Summary
The Seasonal Public Works Laborer performs maintenance operations on the City's park and street properties. Performs manual labor and may operate light equipment. Preference will be given to candidates who can work throughout the fall and can work weekends when needed.

Essential Functions

Performs maintenance activities.
- Maintains beaches, grounds, parks, and athletic facilities using manual labor and grounds maintenance equipment such as weed whips, power mowers, or tractor mowers.
- Under supervision, conducts natural resource management practices, which may include invasive species removal, spot herbicide treatments, seed collection and dispersal, habitat restoration, forest health management, and hazardous tree assessment.
- Works on a crew to conduct crack filling, pothole patching, paint striping, sign installation, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance.

Performs other essential job duties.
- Regular and timely work attendance.
- Follows all safety procedures.
- Participates in safety training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to understand and follow applicable OSHA standards and departmental safety practices and procedures.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
Ability to perform demanding physical labor.
Ability to operate small trucks and park maintenance equipment.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to work as a member of team or individually on assigned projects; complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Sixteen (16) years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent or current high school student.
If 18 years or older, must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the use of grounds maintenance equipment.
Experience in the use of light maintenance equipment.

Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL Frequency
Standing or Walking Daily
Sitting Daily
Bending or Stooping Daily
Crouching or Kneeling Daily
Pushing/Pulling Daily
Repetitive Movements Daily
Operating a Vehicle Daily
Lifting Objects Knee to Waist Daily
Lifting Objects Floor to Knee Daily
Carrying Objects Daily
Exposure to Temperature Extremes Weekly/Monthly
Manual Excavation/Digging Daily
Machinery Operation Daily
Equipment Operation Daily
Requires Good Vision Daily
Requires Large Motor Skills Daily

HIGHLY IMPORTANT
Twisting/Turning Daily
Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder Weekly/Monthly
Requires Good Vision Daily
Requires Fine Motor Skills Daily
Requires Depth Vision Daily

MODERATELY IMPORTANT
Working in Confined Spaces 1-4 times per year
Lifting Objects above Shoulder Seasonally/Frequently
Working at Heights 1-4 times per year
Exposure to Irritants/Fumes Daily
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Daily
Exposure to Vibrations Daily
Operation of Telephone/Radio Daily
Requires Good Night Vision Daily
Requires Good Hearing Daily
Requires Sense of Touch Weekly/Monthly
Requires Sense of Smell Weekly/Monthly
Requires Peripheral Vision Daily
Requires Far Vision Daily
Requires Near Vision Daily

Work Schedule - *If you are in high school or college, this position will begin after the end of your school year.

Fulltime Seasonal
The 40 hour per week shift will be Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Part-time Seasonal
The morning shift will be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. (20 hours per week)
The afternoon shift will be 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (16 hours per week)

All positions
Opportunity for 3 to 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday on a rotation basis.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Applications will be accepted until these positions are filled. We will continue to fill open positions throughout the year, if needed.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000.