Parks and Natural Resources Worker

Job Details

Description

POSITION TITLE: Parks and Natural Resources Worker

DIVISION: Parks and Natural Resources

REPORTS TO: Park Maintenance Foreman

FLSA STATUS: Seasonal, Part-time, Starting at $14/hour

Purpose Of Position

The purpose of this part-time, seasonal position is to perform work functions associated with grounds keeping and general maintenance tasks at Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation properties during the summer season. Responsibilities also include custodial duties.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist with general maintenance tasks on Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation grounds, trails, prairies, wetlands, woodland areas, restrooms, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and parking lots by performing manual work tasks. These tasks may include:
• Cutting limbs, removing fallen trees, pruning, trimming, mulching, blowing and raking leaves and debris
• Removing invasive or undesirable vegetation from managed areas
• Clearing access areas on trails, paths, and parking lots using loppers, gas powered trimmers and blowers
• Mixing and applying herbicides
• Planting and watering shrubs and trees
• Maintaining parking areas and driveways
• Repairing shelters, painting, changing light bulbs, installing and maintaining signs
• Monitoring and removing discarded trash, litter, and waste throughout the parks
• Periodic cleaning of restroom building, picnic shelters, and other facilities
• Patching and crack filling asphalt surfaces
• Monitoring and reporting safety concerns resulting from storm events or unforeseen circumstances
• Maintaining equipment, and tools to keep them in operable condition
• Reporting faulty equipment
• Operating vehicles and equipment used in park maintenance such as trucks and UTV’s
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of other employees, volunteers and the public
• Comply with all codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to use technology tools such as tablets and smart devices.
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to use and be exposed to various cleaning agents, aerosols, and liquids.
• Ability to work in crowded trail environment and interruptions while being cautious of approaching users.
• Ability to Interact and communicate in a positive, professional manner with team and public.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to conduct work activities
• Ability to operate a variety of tools associated with park maintenance operations such as a blower, mower, hedge trimmer, pruning shears, shovel, rake and hand tools
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort necessary to perform certain park maintenance tasks, involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 20-90 pounds
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, dead animals, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances
  
  

Qualifications Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Driving is an essential function of this position and individual must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurable.
  
  

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.