Park Laborer

General Purpose:

The Park Laborer is responsible for grounds keeping litter control watering plants and lawn areas.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to: Parks/Golf/Cemetery Director

2. Other: Parks Foreman

3. Backs up:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Mowing with push mowers and riding mowers.
• Weed eats with line trimmers in cemetery parks and golf course.
• Plants flowers shrubs and trees.
• Pick up trash or debri from park grounds cemetery and occasionally golf grounds.
• Blows off picnic areas basketball pavilion sidewalks and other concrete areas.
• Blows off headstones vaults and concrete slabs.
• Filling in and leveling of graves.
• Trims trees and plants as instructed by Director.
• Performs routine maintenance such as painting benches picnic tables and barbecue pits.
• Loads brush using hands/skid steer.
• Watering of knoll lakefront trees and other plant areas throughout parks golf course and cemetery as instructed by Director.
• Cleaning of all rental facilities and outdoor restrooms.
• Sweeping out warehouse and park shops as needed.
• Cleaning breakroom.
• Performs all job functions with special attention to good public relations safety health and proper procedures.
• Setting up and tearing down for special events as instructed by Director.
• Occasional after hours and weekend work may be required by Director.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of hand tools mowers trimmers and small lawn tractors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Knowledge of care and continuous use of equipment.
• Ability to use good judgment to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers.
• Works effectively as a team player.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to pull push or drag up to 50 pounds of materials supplies equipment etc.; stand walk climb crawl kneel squat twist and stoop for extended periods of time; work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including inclement weather; exposure to odors dust fumes and hazardous cleaning chemicals; completes maintenance duties using proper safety precautions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Texas Drivers License with a good driving record.