Coxhall Gardens Seasonal Maintenance-Laborer Worker

Hamilton County, Indiana • Noblesville, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County is seeking a Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Worker for Coxhall Gardens within the Parks and Recreation Department. This position involves maintaining grounds and facilities, with a maximum of 29 hours per week. The role requires performing various groundskeeping tasks, material handling, basic carpentry, and driving a department vehicle. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of tools and safety procedures, the ability to perform physical duties, and strong communication skills. This position may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, requiring Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.

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.
• Must 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), or provide official documentation of prior vaccination, or complete a Temporary Medical Declination form.

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