Part-time Laborer - DPW Parks (Average 29 hours per week)

City of Fishers • Fishers, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fishers is accepting applications for a year-round, part-time Laborer in the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. The position performs general labor to help maintain city athletic fields, park grounds, and school grounds, averaging 29 hours per week. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required, including on-call snowplow and weather-event duties as needed.

The Public Works Department maintains municipal assets, including roads and associated rights-of-way, as well as 1,300 acres of parks and school grounds. Its work includes supporting events and maintaining athletic fields, common areas, and other public facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Active driver's license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle, including at least 3 years of driving experience, not including permit time.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to handle several projects at the same time.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public open space areas and empty trash cans.
• Assist with maintenance of park facilities, athletic fields, irrigation systems, and public playgrounds.
• Clear brush, pull weeds, rake, dig, and perform miscellaneous gardening duties around municipal facilities and grounds.
• Mow and weed trim.
• Set up tables, chairs, equipment, and other items for special events.
• Clean the shop and equipment as necessary.
• Assist with snowplow and weather-event duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED