General Labor/Groundskeeper - Verona Pumping Station

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Description

Performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on City buildings, equipment, and grounds. The work schedule for this temporary position is Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm (40 hours per week). This position is needed from April - September.

Essential Functions

• Re-establishes surfaces in soils and roadways.
• Assists water division employees with delinquent processing.
• Painting of fire hydrants and buildings.
• Performs grounds maintenance at various water division facilities such as lawn mowing, and pulling weeds.
• Assists in various other maintenance tasks at water division facilities.
• Operate equipment of various sizes, up to a one-truck and/or light equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid unrestricted driver license with a good driving record and must be at least 18 years old to be considered.
• Ability to pass MDOT physical.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Skill in using lawn care, cleaning, and snow removal equipment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Standing, walking, driving a motor vehicle, lifting (over 50 lbs.), pushing or pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, squatting, reaching, grasping, holding, repetitive movements, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, depth perception, and field of vision), hearing, talking, and working inside and outside.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Working in wet surroundings, around loud noises, in low temperature and inclement weather, around dust and/or fumes, and working with cleaning solvents, gasoline, and fuel oil.