1st shift General Labor- Downtown Ambassador

SALARY: $20.06 per hour

SUMMARY: Maintains and performs duties in the downtown and East Bank area. Works with departments to ensure proper care of the downtown areas on both scheduled and unscheduled days. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Downtown Job Leader.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervise any part time staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

Street and ground maintenance including weed eating blowing off areas.

Cleans entire property for trash and debris.

Hang all Banners and holiday decor.

Removes snow and applies salt for safety to all applicable areas.

Keep records of completed daily work logs.

Communicate with part-time staff regarding work priorities and schedule changes.

Maintains clean and safe work areas tools and equipment.

Be able to communicate with the public as needed good customer service.

May be required to work heights of 10ft or more on ladders.

Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance.

Able to maintain best practices and learn new landscape procedures.

Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

You must be able to work at all special events in that area.

Must be able to operate trash trucks and sidewalk sweepers.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Two years experience in ground maintenance.

High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED

Working knowledge of equipment materials and supplies used in ground maintenance.

Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.

Ability to lift heavy objects walk and stand for long periods of time and to perform physical labor.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees supervisors and the public.

Ability to care for all the plants and new features.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Valid Drivers License required.

EQUIPMENT

Riding mower push mower weed eater leaf blower tractor tractor attachments spraying power washer pickup truck w/snowplow shovel broom rake ladders laptop cell phone cordless drill and various hand tools such as hand pruners loppers chainsaw pole saw.

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 frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers 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. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and the water. The employee infrequently works in high precarious places with fumes or airborne particles and with vibration. The noise level is moderate except when operating power equipment.

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