Long Seasonal Laborer

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) is a division of the City of Racine government. PRCS manages parks and beaches totaling over 1,100 acres, five community centers , and many other facilities, providing a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent or designee; this position is responsible for performing manual labor of various kinds and calling for physical strength and endurance, plus operating equipment for general park maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Cuts grass and weeds with hand or power mowers, rakes grass and leaves, trims hedges or shrubbery and grades lawns and park areas.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish, tree branches, waste and litter.
• Erects dismantles and paints playground equipment.
• Assists in planting, transplanting, pruning and cultivating trees and plants.
• Keeps power equipment and hand tools in proper working condition by cleaning, making minor adjustments and reporting problems.
• Maintains sports facilities and performs other general maintenance of park buildings including painting.
• Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Outdoor, Exposed to various climate conditions.
• Sounds, noise levels are distracting or uncomfortable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

KKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions with a minimum amount of direct supervision.
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays on a rotating basis to help maintain the Parks system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact when dealing with the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

Duties involve the regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down (at least one foot), standing in place or continual walking and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20 - 50 pound) items on a consistent basis. May involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric or diesel-powered machinery, requiring the manipulation of multiple skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Operates a variety of equipment among which are: pickup/ dump trucks, utility carts, sprayers, pumps, generators, brush chippers, hand tools and grass cutting tools.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.