CITY OF WAUKEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Parks Laborer
Department: Public Works
Date: June 14, 2000
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Public Works Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Under general supervision, performs any combination of laboring, equipment operation, semi-skilled building and mechanical trades assignments involving the maintenance and repair of parks, premises and property of municipality and the provision of scheduled and emergency services within the Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. There are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Maintains city parks and other properties, removes brush and trash, mows and trims grass on triangle, parks, and road sides, plants flowers and trees, sows grass, and performs other related turf, tree and building maintenance tasks.
• Completes daily safety check of park equipment and performs necessary repairs. Installs new lights/changes light bulbs; fixes toilets, switches, and drinking fountains; and makes other minor repairs to facilities. Helps maintain baseball and softball fields in playable condition.
• Completes minor construction projects involving carpentry, concrete, plumbing, welding, electrical, and mechanical skills.
• Trims and removes trees and brush using chainsaw and chipper; rakes leaves and removes fallen branches and other objects which are hazardous to public safety. Applies herbicides and pesticides in accordance with State Ag. Department rules and regulations. Erects barricades, fences and rails to protect the public from hazardous conditions.
• Removes snow as well as sanding/salting of streets and sidewalks using grader, dump trucks, end loaders, snow blowers and related equipments.
• Drives trucks equipped with dump body, tanks and peripheral equipment to transport loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rocks and related materials to job site; loads truck by hand or by operating mechanical loader.
• Spreads and levels earth, sand and gravel using public works vehicles, hand and power tools; lifts, carries and holds materials, cleans tools, equipment, materials and work areas.
• Operates, services and maintains motor grader, end loader, backhoe, terragator, tractors, mowers, street sweeper and related public works equipment; assists in the ere pair and maintenance of public works and other municipal vehicles and related equipment; checks gas, oil and fluids; washes vehicles.
• Looks continuously for and suggests ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of responsibility.