Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborers (Parks, Grounds, and Trails)

City of Provo • Provo, UT

12d • $16 - $18

About The Position

These are laborer positions needed seasonally by the Parks Maintenance Division of the Provo City Parks and Recreation Department.

Requirements

• Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.
• Applicant must have the following: physical strength and agility to perform the work, ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner, and a knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.
• Valid, lawful driver license may be required at time of appointment.
• Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
• If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal.
• Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference will be given to individuals 18 years of age or older.
• Please indicate if you are interested in a specific Parks Maintenance area on your application. (Trails, Grounds, North, West, Downtown, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain Provo City parks and grounds, Center Street, or trail maintenance.
• Pick up debris and litter.
• Empty various containers into trucks and receptacles.
• Load, dump, and pack landscaping materials.
• May operate trucks and empty truck loads as directed.
• Maintain and clean restrooms.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Pull weeds, lay sod, plant flowers, and prune trees and shrubs.
• Perform major landscaping duties, such as operating ride-on and walk-behind lawn mowers, string trimmers, edger's, sod cutters, aerators, fertilizer spreaders, tractors, and other equipment related to park and grounds maintenance.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Assist with irrigation repair and maintenance
• Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed