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Seasonal Laborer- Mowing Crew
CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Street Department
POSITION: Laborer-Mowing Crew
DIVISION: Street Department
STATUS : Seasonal-26 weeks
CATEGORY: Hourly, $20
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Street Department Supervisor and/or Mowing Crew Leader
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Street Department Supervisor and/or Mowing Crew Leader, the Seasonal Laborer is responsible for mowing and general upkeep of city-owned lots and properties. This position plays an important role in maintaining the visual appearance and safety of public spaces throughout the City of Elkhart
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Street Department
POSITION: Laborer-Mowing Crew
DIVISION: Street Department
STATUS : Seasonal-26 weeks
CATEGORY: Hourly, $20
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Street Department Supervisor and/or Mowing Crew Leader
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Street Department Supervisor and/or Mowing Crew Leader, the Seasonal Laborer is responsible for mowing and general upkeep of city-owned lots and properties. This position plays an important role in maintaining the visual appearance and safety of public spaces throughout the City of Elkhart
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mow and trim grass on city-owned vacant lots and properties.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of assigned areas.
- Operate various types of lawn care equipment and power tools.
- Ensure safe and efficient completion of assigned work tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.
PERSONAL WORK TRAITS
- Responsible and dependable.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform additional tasks and assignments as directed by supervisors and or crew leader.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience in groundskeeping or lawn maintenance preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to safely operate power tools and lawn care equipment.
- Proficient in the use of zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, and leaf blowers.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required to complete job duties.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical labor, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including high heat and rain.
- Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, pollen, insects, and uneven terrain.
POST OFFER TESTING REQUIREMENTS
- The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
- Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
POLICY STATEMENT
- The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
- This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
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