Public Works Laborer -Seasonal

Mt. Lebanon, PA•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABORER Work hours: Monday through Friday- 40 hours per week. Position will begin in May and last through August, with the option to work until November 2026. NATURE OF WORK Manual work supporting the construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of various aspects of the town’s infrastructure, public facilities and grounds; all other related work, as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists in the maintenance of lawns, parks, and landscape beds; empties trash barrels, cleans litter and debris from grounds; mows and rakes grass; trims shrubs and lower parts of trees along sidewalks and highways; cleans equipment. Operates small equipment and tools. Assists other workers, such as craftsmen and tradespeople in the performance of their duties; may clean facilities, and load and unload vehicles. Receives daily assignments and follows departmental rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to perform operations to complete assigned task, or tasks, according to a prescribed time schedule; refers unusual problems to superiors. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to properly and safely operate and maintain power and hand tools.
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to interact in an effective manner with fellow employees and supervisors.
Skill in operating necessary tools and equipment.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
One year of construction experience
Must be at least 18 years
Strenuous physical effort is generally required to perform duties.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak and hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climb.
Stamina is required to work in adverse weather conditions.
Required to lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Physical ability to use power and hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
Vision requirements include the ability to read instructions and use equipment safely.

Responsibilities

Assists in the maintenance of lawns, parks, and landscape beds
Empties trash barrels, cleans litter and debris from grounds
Mows and rakes grass
Trims shrubs and lower parts of trees along sidewalks and highways
Cleans equipment
Operates small equipment and tools
Assists other workers, such as craftsmen and tradespeople in the performance of their duties
May clean facilities, and load and unload vehicles
Receives daily assignments and follows departmental rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to perform operations to complete assigned task, or tasks, according to a prescribed time schedule
Refers unusual problems to superiors
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates