Strawtown Koteewi Seasonal Maintenance-Laborer Worker

Location: 400 Lafayette Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indianas fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION: Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Worker for Strawtown Koteewi Park DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation WORK SCHEDULE: Maximum 29 hours per week - part-time position. (Work days vary) STATUS: Part-time FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt HOURLY RATE: $14 -16 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Part-Time Maintenance Worker for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for maintaining grounds and facilities.

DUTIES:

• Performs grounds maintenance, including removing litter, emptying trash cans, mowing/trimming, removing weeds, raking/blowing leaves, watering/trimming/removing trees and shrubs, and removing snow/ice from walkways.
• Hauls and/or shovels materials, such as dirt, stone, sand, and brush, and performs other labor as needed, such as splitting wood, grinding/sanding metal frames.
• Performs basic carpentry, such as building/repairing/painting picnic tables, fences, bridges, and shelters.
• Drives department vehicle to pick up supplies as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGES:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, and ability to safely and properly operate a variety of power equipment, hand and power tools, such as drills, drill press, pliers, wrenches, screw drivers, manual post hole digger, shovel, rake, broom, pruner, dump truck, hammer, chain and other power saws, riding mower, and tractor.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supplies vendors, and park patrons, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours.
• Possession of a valid Indiana drivers license and demonstrated safe driving record.

As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.

II. RESPONSIBILITY: Incumbent performs moderately complex duties according to specific instructions and standardized methods. Incumbents work requires some care and skill to prevent damage to tools and equipment, and prevent injury to self and others.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

• Incumbent communicates with co-workers, supplies vendors, and park patrons for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Incumbent reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbents duties may involve sitting for long periods, standing/walking for long periods, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, crouching/ kneeling, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent performs duties inside and outside park facilities, involving exposure to adverse weather conditions, noise, dirt, dust, power tools, toxic chemicals, and heavy machinery, for which safety precautions must be followed at all times to prevent injury to self and others. Incumbent occasionally works extended, weekend and/or evening hours.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The job description for the position of Part-Time Maintenance Worker for the Parks and Recreation Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.