Laborer I

City of Overland Park•Overland Park, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Overland Park has a part-time B Laborer I position available at the Arboretum Botanical Gardens. This role maintains the appearance and upkeep of the arboretum by patrolling and cleaning trails and grounds, maintaining and repairing facilities, mowing and trimming vegetation, and caring for gardens. The employee also assists with customer service and makes improvements as needed to comply with City codes and ADA standards. The position supports events, exhibits, and rentals; maintains equipment, trails, irrigation systems, and prairie areas; and helps construct facilities such as signs, small buildings, and fences. The employee assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as required, and helps ensure a safe environment for visitors. Work hours are variable, and the employee must be available to meet assigned responsibilities and communicate with relevant people during necessary hours.

Requirements

Basic education equivalent to a general high school education of three grades, or additional equivalent experience.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and maintenance of an insurable driving record.
Six months of experience in landscape or horticulture work, mowing-equipment operation, use of hand and power tools, and motorized utility vehicles, or an equivalent level of experience.
Manual dexterity.
Good listening skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Ability to work under distracting conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions.
Ability to analyze safety situations, assess situations, and make recommendations.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to travel and tour City facilities and parks in adverse conditions and traverse rough terrain.
Ability to operate power and hand tools, City vehicles, and equipment.
Ability to work with exposure to chemical liquids, powders, fumes, vehicle fumes, noise, and extreme environmental conditions.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and essential functions test.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and provide proof of eligibility if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

Patrol and clean buildings, trails, and grounds.
Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of events, exhibits, and rentals.
Mow turf areas using riding mowers, push mowers, and string trimmers; use blowers on sidewalks and other paved areas.
Use horticultural and arboricultural techniques to plant, prune, fertilize, rototill, and amend soil for annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees.
Assist in maintaining and repairing the irrigation system and water plants as needed.
Maintain and repair facilities and damaged structures using appropriate tools.
Maintain trails by mulching them and trimming branches away.
Assist in maintaining prairie areas by planting food crops, controlling weeds, and conducting controlled burns.
Follow procedures and guidelines to help bring the Arboretum into compliance with ADA standards for parking, trails, and facilities.
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order by inspecting, repairing, lubricating, and cleaning them according to manuals and City policies.
Assist with constructing facilities such as signs, small buildings, and fences.
Assist with customer service by answering questions, providing directions, and enforcing rules.
Help ensure a safe environment for visitors and the public; identify hazards, inform a supervisor, and take corrective action.
Assist with emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.
Meet assigned work, attendance, punctuality, communication, and deadline requirements.