City of Wamego Hiring for Laborer Worker at Wamego, KS Full Time

Laborer

Job Description

City of Wamego Revised Date: March 22, 2022
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laborer maintains the upkeep of grounds, building and machinery within the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains grounds in City parks and cemetery
• Performs minor preventative maintenance work on structures, buildings and departmental equipment
• Maintains proper pruning of trees in city street rights of way
• Actively participates and abides by City sponsored education, training and safety programs
• Performs all other duties assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists other City departments as needed
• Removes snow in assigned areas
• Assists with emergency maintenance and repair
• Stays current on skills, keeps abreast of new technology, adapts to City and industry changes
• Attends and participates in training, departmental staff meetings and seminars
• Other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee is required to follow any other instructions and perform other assigned duties.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: No experience required, however, prefer at least one (1) year of similar work experience and/or education. Employee is expected to perform the job satisfactorily in accordance with the adopted personnel policies of the City.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and proper use of departmental tools and equipment is required. Laborer must be able to safely operate all departmental equipment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid CDL within one (1) year of employment.

Problem Solving: Moderate problem solving is involved in this position.

Decision Making: Moderate decision making is involved in this position.

Supervision: This position does not require any supervisory duties.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers and supervisors.

Working Environment: Works primarily 80% of the time outside year-round in all climate conditions, exposure to all types of weather including adverse conditions may be expected. Employee is exposed to excessive noise, heights, pesticides, herbicides and other seasonal landscaping chemicals.

Physical Demands: Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment required. Employee performs manual labor including digging, standing, bending, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances, lifting and carrying heavy loads, tree removal, and operating heavy tools, equipment and machinery, power mowers chain saw, leaf and snow removal equipment, etc. are required on a daily basis. Laborer must have ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Work Hours: Primary working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm (full-time 40 hours per week.) Hours may vary depending upon department/City needs and adjustments are made to the schedule to accommodate these demands when necessary. The employee may be asked to work occasional evenings weekends, and holiday hours and subject to emergency call outs may occur.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations