Seasonal Laborer
Seasonal Laborer
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Job Description
(Seasonal Non-Exempt)
Must be 18 years or older
Starting Wage: $15.00/hour Closing Date:09/29/2025 COB @ 5:00 p.m.
Shift/Workdays and Hours: Flexible with 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
How to apply: Using the apply button on this page please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position contact Parks and Recreation at .
Position Purpose:
Seasonal Laborers maintain City of Manhattan grounds and facilities by performing various maintenance duties.
Essential Functions
- Assists with general labor duties related to grounds maintenance and equipment maintenance such as mowing painting weed eating janitorial duties light brush and tree trimming and other miscellaneous tasks assigned.
- Performs proper horticultural practices including irrigation fertilization weed control planting and pruning.
- Uses and wears applicable personal protective equipment required in hazardous environments and emergency situations.
- Operates a variety of tools and equipment including riding lawn mower push lawn mower weed eater saws basic hand tools and a truck pulling a trailer.
- Operates a vehicle such as dump trucks one-ton service trucks or tractors as needed.
- Ensures all division equipment and vehicles are in proper operating condition to safely perform tasks prior to use. This includes but is not limited to assisting in general equipment maintenance adhering to maintenance schedules checking oil levels changing/sharpening blades lubricating equipment and performing safety inspections.
- Maintains records maintenance logs and activity records via the use of mobile and stationary electronic devices such as computers tablets etc.
- Communicates orally and in writing including using the telephone and two-way radio.
- Represents the City of Manhattan professionally and courteously with the public and other City employees.
- Assists supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department.
- Comprehends and learns standardized work procedures and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Additional Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid drivers license.
- 18 years or older.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance.
Other Information
- This is not a KPERS covered position.
Employment Type
Temp
