SEASONAL - Public Service Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

SEASONAL Public Service Worker

JOB TITLE:

Public Service Worker - SEASONAL

Hourly Seasonal Non-Union

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

Department of Public Works

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, manual labor in functions of water & sewer, parks & forestry, street maintenance and repair. Employees in this position may be assigned to any division of the Department of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of a variety of power tools, including mowers, blowers, chippers, trimmers, etc.
• Lawn and landscape maintenance including cutting and edging grass, planting, watering and care for trees shrubs and flowers
• Maintains accurate work records, time sheets and other forms of data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pound loads
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, dirt, grease, fuel, chemicals and lubricants
• Must be able to stoop, bend
• Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of use of equipment and tools used in Public Works practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

SALARY RANGE:

This is a seasonal position with pay rate of $15.00 per hour, with no benefits. As the City of Oak Park is a designated Seasonal Employer, the position will run from May to November.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoors. The employee must also be able to fulfill the physical requirements below:

• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, dirt, grease, fuel, chemicals and lubricants
• Must be able to stoop, bend
• Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/DISCLAIMERS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of an employee so classified.

Employees must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Requests for an accommodation must be made at the time of application.

The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested.