Salary: $20.12 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-01017
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Asset Management
Opening Date: 09/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring Laborers. Laborers get the opportunity to spend time outside in the City’s 72 parks and miles of greenway! Work is variable and can include mowing, weedeating, ensuring athletic fields are ready for games, bathroom custodial services, etc. Scheduling is incredibly flexible and the Parks and Recreation Department is able to work with candidates to create a schedule that works best for them including opportunities to work early mornings, afternoons, evenings and or weekends.
This position is ideal for someone who needs flexibility in their work schedule, enjoys being outdoors, loves staying active, and likes variety in their work.
Additional Benefits
- Uniforms provided at no cost to the employee including a $150 boot allowance, shirts, personal protective equipment, hats, etc.
- On the job training.
- Access to internal promotional opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities..
Rate of Pay $20.12
This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates power an assortment of tools, hand, and power, used in landscaping and mowing activities.
- Operates lawn mowers and string trimmers to cut and trim fields and other grassed areas; pulls weeds from flower beds and other landscaped areas; and may drag athletic fields, apply lime to mark boundaries as weed spraying herbicides and pesticides.
- Picks up debris and refuses and performs routine custodial services including cleaning park restrooms.
- Loads and unloads material on and off of trucks.
- Maintains activity weather-related
- Provides weather-related maintenance
- Performs routine preventive maintenance of fueling equipment and fuel vehicles. Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs and assists in repair work.
- Responsible for unlocking and locking park facilities and equipment
- Position signs, marking cones, and flags to identify work areas.
- Provides event support setting up tables, chairs, and/or tents.
- Performs other similar duties as required.
Education & Experience
- At least 16 years of age by the first day of employment.
- Valid Driver’s License preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
- Ability and willingness to perform a variety of duties from mowing and landscaping to trash removal and cleaning of facilities/restrooms as needed.
- Capable of working outside in all types of weather for prolonged periods of time and in unpleasant conditions.
- Skilled in providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to stand, walk and bend for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly; may provide event support including setting up tables, chairs, tents and electrical boxes as well as lifting equipment into vehicles.
- Basic knowledge of record keeping and daily activity logs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Suited to working independently and with limited supervision.
- Knowledgeable in the use of basic hand tools and small power tools.