Hourly Parks Job Openings

Iowa City IA

Description

Current Parks Hourly Job Openings Hourly Athletic Facilities Maintenance Parks Division Parks & Recreation Department Applications will be accepted throughout the season in the event of additional staffing needs Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Wage: $15.00 per hour Full-time seasonal daytime, evening and weekend hours or variable daytime, evening and weekend hours up to 25 hours per week Start & end dates are negotiable within March – December season Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration Job summary: Under immediate supervision, responsible for maintaining and preparing soccer fields and baseball/softball diamonds for practices and league play, including field dressing, lining and general grooming. May assist with raking and operation of leaf vacuum equipment for removal of leaves for curbside pickup. May assist with winter snow removal operations. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other duties and operates other equipment as required. Minimum qualifications: Some maintenance experience desired. Familiarity with soccer and baseball/softball desired. Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive work under all weather conditions. Ability to operate trucks and equipment essential for daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to positively interact with the public, coworkers and staff. A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record required with the exception of candidates under the age of 18 years of age. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8 if required to drive City vehicles. Must pass criminal background check. Hourly Forestry Aide Forestry Division Parks & Recreation Department Applications will be accepted throughout the season in the event of additional staffing needs Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Wage: $15.00 per hour Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Start & end dates are negotiable within April – November season Job summary: Under immediate supervision, assists with tree trimming and removal, brush chipping, tree planting, mulching and watering in rights-of-way, parks and all City property. Performs tasks associated with forestry, horticultural, snow removal and general labor work. Operates chainsaws, power pole pruners, hand pruners, brush chippers, dump trucks and other specialized equipment. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other duties and operates other equipment as required. Minimum qualifications: Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive work under all weather conditions. Ability to operate trucks and equipment essential for daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to positively interact with the public, coworkers and staff. A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8 if required to drive City vehicles. Must pass criminal background check. Hourly Forestry Aide (CDL) Forestry Division Parks & Recreation Department Applications will be accepted throughout the season in the event of additional staffing needs Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Wage: $15.50 per hour Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Start & end dates are negotiable within April – November season Job summary: Under immediate supervision, assists with tree trimming and removal, brush chipping, tree planting, mulching and watering in rights-of-way, parks and all City property. Performs tasks associated with forestry, horticultural, snow removal and general labor work. Operates chainsaws, power pole pruners, hand pruners, brush chippers, dump trucks and other specialized equipment. May assist with raking and operation of leaf vacuum equipment for removal of leaves for curbside pickup. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other duties and operates other equipment as required. Minimum qualifications: Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive work under all weather conditions. Ability to operate trucks and equipment essential for daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to positively interact with the public, coworkers and staff. A valid CDL with a satisfactory driving record is required at time of hire. Must maintain a valid CDL as a condition for continued employment. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug screen is required Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check. Hourly Grounds Maintenance Parks Division Parks & Recreation Department Applications will be accepted throughout the season in the event of additional staffing needs Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Wage: $15.00 per hour Full-time seasonal daytime, evening and weekend hours or variable daytime, evening and weekend hours up to 25 hours per week Start & end dates are negotiable within April – December season Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration Job summary: Under immediate supervision, assists in maintenance of parks, trails, natural areas, recreational areas, facilities and cemetery. Performs tasks associated with, but not limited to, horticultural, custodial and construction work. Operates and maintains equipment for, but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, tree-trimming, mulching, digging, planting and cleaning. Monitors and enforces park and facility rules, regulations, reservations and policies. May assist cemetery staff with opening, closing and repairing graves and monuments. May assist with raking and operation of leaf vacuum equipment for removal of leaves for curbside pickup. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other duties and operates other equipment as required. Minimum qualifications: Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive work under all weather conditions. Ability to operate trucks and equipment essential for daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to positively interact with the public, coworkers and staff. Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check. Hourly Grounds Maintenance (CDL) Parks Division Parks & Recreation Department Applications will be accepted throughout the season in the event of additional staffing needs Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Wage: $15.50 per hour Full-time seasonal daytime, evening and weekend hours or variable daytime, evening and weekend hours up to 25 hours per week Start & end dates are negotiable within April – December season Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration Job summary: Under immediate supervision, assists in maintenance of parks, trails, natural areas, recreational areas, facilities and cemetery. Performs tasks associated with, but not limited to, horticultural, custodial and construction work. Operates and maintains equipment for, but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, tree-trimming, mulching, digging, planting and cleaning. Monitors and enforces park and facility rules, regulations, reservations and policies. May assist cemetery staff with opening, closing and repairing graves and monuments. May assist with raking and operation of leaf vacuum equipment for removal of leaves for curbside pickup. May assist with winter snow removal operations. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other duties and operates other equipment as required. Minimum qualifications: Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive work under all weather conditions. Ability to operate trucks and equipment essential for daily assignments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to positively interact with the public, coworkers and staff. Valid CDL with a satisfactory driving record is required at time of hire. Must maintain a valid CDL as a condition for continued employment. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check. Hourly Horticulture Aide Horticulture Division Parks & Recreation Department Applications will be accepted throughout the season in the event of additional staffing needs Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Wage: $15.00 per hour Full-time seasonal daytime, evening and weekend hours or variable daytime, evening and weekend hours up to 25 hours per week Start & end dates are negotiable within April – December season Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration Job summary: Under immediate supervision, assists with maintenance of annual and perennial planting beds, natural areas and turf grass areas in parks, the central business district and other City property. Horticultural maintenance tasks to include planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, mowing and other general maintenance tasks. Operates hand tools, power tools, trucks and other specialized equipment. May assist with raking and operation of leaf vacuum equipment for removal of leaves for curbside pickup. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other duties and operates other equipment as required. Minimum qualifications: Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive work under all weather conditions. Ability to operate trucks and equipment essential for daily assignments. Ability to work as a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision. Ability to positively interact with the public, coworkers, and staff. May assist with raking and operation of leaf vacuum equipment for removal of leaves for curbside pickup. Two years of landscape maintenance experience preferred. Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.