Coxhall Gardens Seasonal Maintenance-Laborer Worker

Hamilton County • Noblesville, IN

30d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Part-Time Maintenance Worker for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for maintaining grounds and facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, and ability to safely and properly operate a variety of power equipment, hand and power tools, such as drills, drill press, pliers, wrenches, screw drivers, manual post hole digger, shovel, rake, broom, pruner, dump truck, hammer, chain and other power saws, riding mower, and tractor.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supplies vendors, and park patrons, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
• As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance, including removing litter, emptying trash cans, mowing/trimming, removing weeds, raking/blowing leaves, watering/trimming/removing trees and shrubs, and removing snow/ice from walkways.
• Hauls and/or shovels materials, such as dirt, stone, sand, and brush, and performs other labor as needed, such as splitting wood, grinding/sanding metal frames.
• Performs basic carpentry, such as building/repairing/painting picnic tables, fences, bridges, and shelters.
• Drives department vehicle to pick up supplies as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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