Senior Center Worker I/Driver
Senior Center Worker I/Driver
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JOB OPENING
CITY OF FARMINGTON
JOB POSTING #56: SENIOR CENTER WORKER I/DRIVER
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
DEPARTMENT: PRCA
WORK LOCATION: Senior Center
HIRING RANGE: $12.00/Hour
PAY GRADE: Temporary
TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary PartTime
DAYS WORKED: Varies
HOURS WORKED: Varies
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Open Until Filled
JOB DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Works under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator and Adult Programs Manager.
Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees officials and all members of the general public.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Operates 12 passenger van or minivan to transport senior citizens to and from the Senior Citizens Center for activities organized by the Center and to various appointments and/or errands including doctors visits hair appointments banks and shopping.
Responsible for taking directions from Transportation Coordinator regarding daily transportation routes vehicles used and completion of daily documentation.
Assists with delivery of noon meals to homebound seniors.
Responsible for assisting senior patrons who are transported by escorting/assisting them to and from the vans.
Assists Transportation coordinator in maintaining upkeep and fueling of City vehicles.
Assists in cleaning facilities when needed.
Assists in serving and cleanup of daily meals.
Ability to work some weekends or evenings to assist in day trips or special events.
Works other related senior activities within the Senior Center campus or outside as needed.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
NONESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Answers incoming telephone calls and takes messages as needed. Answers questions regarding programs or schedules coordinated through the Senior Center routes callers to appropriate person within the Center and refers callers to an appropriate agency for assistance if needed.
Assists with decorating Senior Center for special events and working with other programs in the Senior Center.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City of Farmingtons Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: preemployment testing postaccident testing random testing reasonable suspicion testing return to duty testing and followup testing.
Extensive background checks required.
Valid New Mexico drivers license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
Experience driving 15 passenger van or minivan preferred.
Must have a friendly disposition and caring patient attitude toward senior citizens.
Comprehensive knowledge of Farmington streets.
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance preferred but not required.
C.P.R. and First Aid certification preferred but not required.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers supervisors other City personnel and the public.
This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the Citys Environmental Health and Safety program.
Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
12 passenger van and minivan telephone mobile radio janitorial equipment and cleaning supplies including broom mop and vacuum.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds individually. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions. Operating a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions is required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
