The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment. In order to accomplish the laborer duties the incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Vehicle Operation Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) SCREEN OUT: Performs the most difficult and complex laborer tasks, demonstrating the ability to operate trucks and trailers weighing up to one ton. This includes properly loading and unloading various supplies and equipment while providing laboring assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, and trails. Operates power equipment such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, and string trimmers, and safely uses a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, hammers, saws, pulaskis, and rock bars. Skilled in safely operating these vehicles and equipment in all types of traffic and weather conditions. Additionally, utilizes numerous hand and power tools associated with these tasks, including light hand and power tools, as well as cleaning and custodial tools like lawn mowers, snow blowers, and leaf blowers. Experienced in performing operator maintenance on all vehicles and equipment operated, including monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure, and replacing or sharpening blades. Executes these duties with a high degree of independence and expertise. Work assignments are communicated orally, through work orders, or with written specifications, and the work is checked to ensure compliance with work and safety standards and policies. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Performs custodial and janitorial duties for buildings and grounds. Operates heavy power equipment, including lawn mowers and snow blowers, as well as various hand and light power tools for maintenance activities. Loads and unloads supplies and materials, moves furniture, removes and sets signs, and paints picnic tables and signs. Digs ditches and trenches, grades or slopes soil, and occasionally breaks up pavement or concrete; mixes and pours concrete or asphalt as needed. Trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans and repairs fire pits, and manages heavy materials using wheelbarrows and hand trucks. Cuts heavy vegetation with axes or powered equipment and performs other physically demanding duties requiring similar judgment and effort. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday, December 16, 2024** Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.