Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborers Parks Grounds and Trails
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborers Parks Grounds and Trails
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***OPEN FILE RECRUITMENT***Applications will be considered in the order they are received.
These are laborer positions needed seasonally by the Parks Maintenance Division of the Provo City Parks and Recreation Department.
Provo Parks & Recreation is one of a handful of premier parks & recreation departments in the United States. It received the National Gold Medal Award as the nations topranked parks & recreation agency for 2021 and was recently named Best of Utah. The Department is also CAPRA accredited an honor claimed by only a couple of hundred parks & recreation agencies out of 10000 nationally. All these highestlevel services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our worldclass team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace we invite you to apply.
Job Details
What is the compensation
Pay Rate: $16.00 $18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
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 will I do
Aerate fertilize topdress overseed spray herbicide.
Operate trucks four wheelers or small tractors.
Assist in irrigation system repair.
Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related work as required.
What do I need to apply
Sufficient knowledge training and/or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the job.
A valid lawful driver license.
State of Utah Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained within one month of hire.
*** Please indicate if you have any specific Parks Maintenance interest areas on your application*** (Trails Grounds North West Downtown etc.
What are the hours and duration
This is a seasonal laborer position in the Parks Maintenance Division that is expected to last March November of 2025. Normally 10 hours per day Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30minute lunch. Actual schedule determined by supervisor.
What are the physical and environmental factors
This work requires strenuous physical labor walking bending reaching lifting (up to 70 pounds) and exposure to adverse weather conditions and some pesticides. Applicant must have the physical strength and agility to perform the work.
What is the selection process
This is an open file posting. 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. Nondisclosure 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.
Why Provo City
Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life wellbeing and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (For a Third Consecutive Year! in 2023 by the Milken Institute. Visit provo to learn more!
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