Laborer - Parks

Performs routine manual work, usually of a repetitive nature; an employee in this class is responsible for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion.

* Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.

* Uses manual and/or power operated tools on routine tasks.

* Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, leaves, sewer pipes, timber, chemical, materials, tools and equipment.

* Cleans sewers, inlets and water systems; washes windows, walls and cleans building.

* Loads and unloads materials such as dirt, asphalt, salt, storm drain pipes, and sign materials.

* Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles.

* Performs extreme physical labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions with the ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.

* Manually removes litter from right-of-ways and easements.

* Climbs ladders.

* Manipulates both large and small tool parts.

* Operates vehicles of various descriptions.

* Removes and replaces various types of pavement.

* Operates various tools including, but not limited to, jackhammer, pavement breaker, shovel, sledge hammer, post driver, tamp bar, chain saw, compressors, cement mixers, and weed eater.

* Performs manual labor involving loading and unloading trucks, digging of ditches, felling and trimming of trees, cutting brush, and similar tasks.

* Uses a jackhammer and other power driven equipment.

* Digs holes and trenches.

* Drives and operates Public Works vehicles and equipment.

* Restores streets; finishes surfaces to line and grade.

* Responsible for maintaining the street cans that are sometimes overflowing from the week-ends and special events downtown.

Responsible for citizen complaints, emergencies, storm damage, etc.

that come in after the second shift has ended.

* Performs inlet cleaning, leaf removal and snow & ice control.

* Provides assistance to journeypersons.

* Performs additional work duties as assigned.

Bureau of Wastewater-Collections * Assists with televising operations as camera assistant.

* Removes and replaces storm drains with assistance which can weigh up to 285 pounds.

* Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds.

* Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, fire hydrants, manholes and valves.

* Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, shoring of ditches, and confined space entry.

* Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities such as opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads.

Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit * Performs water system flushing (night shift) * Installs water, sewer, and storm sewer pipe and manholes/inlets efficiently and safely * May be assigned to a 4x10 schedule (40 regular hours) for construction work depending on project needs.

* Opens and closes water valves, maintains fire hydrants, and replaces worn or defective parts * May sand, scrape, and paint fire hydrants * Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, and makes water main cuts.

* Works in construction zones including in trenches.

* Responds to emergency situations as assigned (24/7). Streets/Parks Departments - Night * Tickets the No Parking Signs in the uptown Business District (2 a.m.

to 6 a.m.) * Performs survey to report all lights that are out including street lights and lights out at City * owned facilities and parks.

Streets/Parks Departments - Day * Cuts grass with power equipment and hand tools.

* Erects and/or replaces street signs; drills holes in concrete and installs sign posts; sets up * and removes traffic concrete.

* Prepares grade for paving machine; spreads stone chips on street; puts concrete and shovels * asphalt mix in the repairs and construction of City streets.

* Removes and replaces storm drains with assistance which can weigh up to 285 pounds.

* Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds.

* Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, * fire hydrants, manholes and valves.

* Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, shoring * of ditches, and confined space entry.

* Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities such as opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads.

* Assists with maintenance and repair of rain gardens and storm water projects.

Bureau of Recycling * Utilization of electronic mail to correspond with our broker about load readiness.

* Maintaining a warehouse to include cleaning and organization of the additional facility.

* Recording the weight of materials and planning out going loads to market that fall within US DOT compliance.

* Accurately load and record loads that will be shipped to foreign markets.

* Working with freight haulers to coordinate loading times and off loading times.

* Scheduling of external customers to deliver recyclable materials to the recycling drop off facility as to not interfere with existing operations.

* Answering the phone at the recycling drop off and answering questions for our customers.

* Engaging external customers about proper recycling practices.

* Providing detailed load information to the Bureau Chief.

* Daily inspection of forklifts and baling equipment.

* Provide traffic control to a facility that is handling roughly 6000 cars monthly.

Green Infrastructure * Follows safe practices in the performance of all duties.

* Assists in maintaining the health and appearance of infiltration bioretention basins in parkland and public spaces through plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, seasonal perennial cutbacks and/or mowing, litter removal, leaf and debris removal with composting, and structural repairs as necessary.

* Assist in maintaining stormwater BMPs within City street curb bump-outs through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, accumulating sediment removal, seasonal perennial cutbacks, and leaf and debris removal with composting.

* Assist in maintaining Riparian Buffer projects through tree establishment, tree and tree tube care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal structural pruning.

* Assist in maintaining large-scale wetland and meadow projects through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal cutbacks and mowing.

* Assist in maintaining vegetated "green roof" installations on City-owned buildings through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal cutbacks and mowing.

* Assist with light structural pruning of park and urban street trees.

* Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies; orders and procures repair parts and supplies for maintenance work in conjunction with the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor.

* Aids vendors, contractors, the public, City grounds and maintenance staff and others as assigned.

* Removes and clears snow as assigned, including curb cut snowpack removal during storm events.

* Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Green Infrastructure and DDSE Stormwater Management Division.

Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit * 2 years of construction experience is required; utility construction is preferred Education, Training and Experience * Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required.

Licenses and Certificates * Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License.

Environmental Conditions * Indoors, environmentally controlled.

* Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature.

* Exposure to noise, pollution.

* Exposure to waste products.

Safety Equipment Used or Needed * Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators.

Comments * Requires standing, bending, walking and sitting and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day.

* Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.

* Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays.

* Must be able to perform frequent overtime work which may involve late night or early morning hours.

* Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

* Requires the use of hand tools.

* Requires the use of air tools, hydraulic tools, and/or electric tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, tampers.

* Requires performance of duties occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions.

* Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.

* Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required.

* Proven ability to work well under pressure and to maintain positive interactions is required.

* Positive interpersonal skills are required.

* Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required.

* Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required.

* Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required.

* Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required.

* Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required.

* Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.

Bureau of Wastewater-Collections * Ability to climb up/down ladder wells and climb unprotected heights is required.

* Ability to safely enter/exit and work within manholes and/or confined spaces is required.

Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit * Knowledge of PA One Call (811) laws and regulations.

* Knowledge of Excavation and Trench Safety, including safe use of shoring systems.

* Experience in semi-skilled use of common hand tools.