Park Specialist - Laborer (PT)

Description

This is a responsible, semi-skilled position performing a wide variety of maintenance duties involving park maintenance, grounds maintenance and equipment operations. Part-Time Park Specialists work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks Manager. Position may serve as crew leader and/or lead worker as directed by supervisory staff. Work is inspected and reviewed through written performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

Performs a variety of landscaping maintenance work on park and city grounds including watering, pruning, weeding, mulching, deadheading and edging, removing trash, painting, chemical application, snow and ice removal, trimming, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing, aeration and seeding of turf areas and light construction

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and shelters, cleans and moves materials and supplies and cleans equipment

Operates a wide range of vehicles, equipment and power tools to perform daily tasks

Completes necessary paperwork related to chemical applications and SDS sheets

Provides and fulfills staffing needs responding to absentee coverage as needed

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with citizens, vendors, city and departmental staff is needed

Ability to work within all standard safety practices associated with the trade in order to maintain a safe working environment

Performs other related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Possession at the time of appointment of a high school diploma or equivalent is required

Demonstrated, self- motivated and independent worker is preferred

Possession of valid Ohio driver’s license

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City of Westerville, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for serving and empowering all people both in our organization and community. The City ensures that service is accessible, responsive and inclusive for a thriving, sustainable and connected Westerville.