Utility Worker

Salary: $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time
Job Number: 3914-12-2023
Department: Parks
Division: PK200226 - PK Horticulture Maintenance
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non
Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy: Parks and Recreation
Recruitment: Entrance
Selection Method: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of tasks in connection with park maintenance, construction and repair work, and to perform other routine, manual laboring work as required.
Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration: May work up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, possibly including weekends and holidays. Typical season is between May and August with flexible employment start and end dates.
Acceptable Experience and Training

• Any combination equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.
• Must be 16 years of age.
• May require valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility where work assignment requires driving a vehicle.

Required Special Qualifications

• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Collects and disposes of refuse and trash.
• Cleans park restrooms and shelters.
• Plants, weeds, and waters landscaped areas.
• Assist with operation of public swimming pools and wading pools.
• Plant, trim, mulch and water trees. Remove invasive plants.
• Plant and seed native plant species.
• Assist with construction projects and repairs to park facilities.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Drive pickup trucks.
• Performs other related laboring, custodial and routine manual tasks as required.
• Work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
01
Are you or will you be at least 16 years of age on or before May 1, 2024?

• Yes
• No

02
Were you employed by the City of Des Moines during the 2023 Summer Employment Season?

• Yes
• No

03
What is the highest grade level in school you have completed?
04
Positions are available in various Parks Divisions. Please list in order from 1-4 your preference.
*Custodial
*Landscape Maintenance
*Grounds Maintenance
*Natural Resources Management
If no preference, please indicate "No Preference".
05
Please indicate the date you are available to begin work and your anticipated final date of work.
06
List additional information that may be helpful in considering your application.
07
Where did you hear about this job? Please select all that apply.

• City of Des Moines website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Job Opening Website such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, GovernmentJobs, Unemployment, etc.
• Current/Former Employee
• School
• Newspaper/Print Ad
• Radio
• Television
• Billboard
• On-site Signage
• Email
• Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
• Neighborhood Association
• City Source
• Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
• Unemployment Office
• Other (please specify below)

08
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