Laborer - Parks -Temporary Seasonal Job at The City of Asheville
12/18/2022 5:00 PM Eastern
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched with diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking to hire several temp/seasonal Laborer positions within the Parks and Recreation Department to assist with various duties. The purpose of this position is to perform as a skilled or unskilled laborer with our Parks & Recreation crews. All laborer positions can expect to perform a variety of duties including but not limited to grounds and facility maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning.
We are currently hiring for Laborer positions for the following shifts which may be flexible depending on candidate availability. All work shifts are available including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
The initial review of applications will occur on 10/21/22. This position will remain open until the closing date listed or until a sufficient number of applications are received.
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Operates power an assortment of tools, hand, and power, used in landscaping and mowing activities.
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Operates lawn mowers and string trimmers to cut and trim fields and other grassed areas; pulls weeds from flower beds and other landscaped areas; and may drag athletic fields, apply lime to mark boundaries as wesprayraying herbicides and pesticides.
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Picks up debris and refuses and performs routine custodial services including cleaning park restrooms.
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Loads and unloads material on and off of trucks.
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Maintains activity weather-related
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Provides weather-related maintenance.
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Performs routine preventive maintenance of fueling equipment and fuel vehicles. Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs and assists in repair work.
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Responsible for unlocking and locking park facilities and equipment
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Position signs, marking cones, and flags to identify work areas.
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Provides event support setting up tables, chairs, and/or tents.
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Performs other similar duties as required.
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Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines, and/or ability to learn to operate mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and other tools used in ground maintenance/landscaping.
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Valid Driver's License required; the ability to operate a City truck/vehicle which may pull trailers carrying various equipment and tools such as mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and other landscape tools is required within 6 months of hire.
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High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Applicants with equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
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Ability and willingness to perform a variety of duties from mowing and landscaping to trash removal and cleaning of facilities/restrooms as needed.
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Capable of working outside in all types of weather for prolonged periods of time and in unpleasant conditions.
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Skilled in providing excellent customer service.
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Ability to stand, walk and bend for long periods of time.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly; may provide event support including setting up tables, chairs, tents and electrical boxes as well as lifting equipment into vehicles.
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Basic knowledge of record keeping and daily activity logs.
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
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Suited to working independently and with limited supervision.
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Knowledgeable in the use of basic hand tools and small power tools.
The City of Asheville offers a comprehensive benefit package and other programs, resources, policies and practices that integrate work/life strategies. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Benefits offered include:
- Health Insurance (choice of several plans) with pharmacy card included
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Services Clinic available during work hours (no co-pay needed)
- Nationally recognized disease management programs
- 5% employer contribution to 401(k)
- ICMA 457 - voluntary
- Contributory retirement system (LGERS)
- 12 days vacation per year increasing with service to 20 days
- 12 days sick leave per year increasing with service to 15 days
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick Leave Sharing Bank
- Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
- Life Insurance (choice of several plans)
- Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Discounts
- College Savings Program (voluntary)
- Long-Term Care Insurance (voluntary)
- Cancer Insurance Plan (voluntary)
City of Asheville
PO Box 7148
Asheville, North Carolina, 28802
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