Seasonal Maintenance-Laborer Worker - Morse Beach & Cool Creek

Hamilton County, Indiana•Noblesville, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Maintenance/Laborer Worker for the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for maintaining grounds and facilities within Hamilton County, Indiana. Hamilton County is recognized as one of Indiana's fastest-growing, highest-educated, and wealthiest counties, known for its quality of life, strong workforce, and various accolades including being a "Best City to Relocate To" and "Healthiest County in Indiana". This part-time position involves performing moderately complex duties according to specific instructions and standardized methods, requiring care and skill to prevent damage to tools and equipment and ensure safety.

Requirements

Working knowledge of basic carpentry.
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.
Willingness to begin the three-shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i), or provide official documentation of previous vaccination.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life (employee, spouse, children)
Long and short-term Disability
Hamilton County Employee Health Center & Pharmacy (Noblesville/Westfield): High quality primary medical care facility and wellness services
Advocacy Program – One-on-one appointment with a Physician to evaluate chronic illness/injuries
Nutrition Education and Wellness Center (diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss and management, cancer and kids health)
Pharmacy – Low-cost co-payments, encourage use of generic meds, Medication Management Program providing review of medication interactions/effectiveness
Sick leave
Bereavement
Holidays (10-13 per year)
Compensatory time
Paid time off (1 week at 6 months, 2 weeks at 1 year then an additional day each year until max of 22 days on year 15). Upon completion of 30 years of service time, employees earn 1 additional day per year up to 40 years of service time.
Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension (annuity & pension)
AUL Deferred Compensation Plan
McCready Retirement (Merit staff)