PARKS LABORER

City of Coffeyville • Coffeyville, KS

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. To participate as a member of a crew responsible for the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks. This is the entry-level class. Employees within this class are distinguished by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the division. Since this class is an entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Requirements

• Basic operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.
• Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to municipal facilities.
• Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Public Service Department.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting and/or carrying moderate to heavy objects.
• Performing heavy manual labor.
• Operating a forklift.
• Traveling to various work locations.
• Climbing ladders.
• Conducting inspections.
• Bending, stooping or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, evaluating status of vehicles and equipment, operating assigned equipment and vehicles, answering questions, speaking in a clear and audible voice, traveling to various work locations, evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools.
• Maintain mental capacity that permits making sound decisions and using good judgement, communicating clearly, responding to questions, determining when hazardous situations exist, estimating time and materials needed for projects.
• Effectively handle a work environment and conditions that involve working alone and working closely with others, field and warehouse work, irregular work hours, working with the public.
• No experience required.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CDL.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of cemeteries, parks and other municipal facilities. For example: excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload trucks; mow grass; trim and care for trees and shrubs; water plants and grass; dig and close graves; paint; haul snow and debris.
• Assist higher-level workers in various maintenance and repair and construction work.
• Inspect job site for potential problems and cleanliness upon completion of work.
• Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance, (check oil, fuel, water).
• Operate various trucks and light equipment such as mowers, weedeaters, jackhammer, as assigned to accomplish duties.
• Communicate and interface with co-workers and the public.
• Assist in construction and/or maintenance of facilities for various holiday and community events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED