Part time year-round Park Maintenance Laborer

GENERAL PURPOSE
Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of the City of Yukon parks, facility grounds, and green spaces.

This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Candidate may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties.

Mows, weedeats, and edges City parks and City buildings

Works with various tools including mowers, weed eaters, shovels, rakes, and other tools in the care of City parks

Works to maintain City flowerbeds, trees, and other green spaces

Cleans up trash in the parks

Assists with park projects under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent

Assists with the setup and cleanup of Christmas in the Park on a seasonal basis

Performs other duties as assigned in the care for city parks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years of age or older
Availability to work a regular schedule throughout the year
Willingness to learn and prioritize safety
Ability to work individually and on a team
Exhibits responsibility when using City equipment
Valid Oklahoma Drivers License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience and knowledge related to mowing, weed eating, edging, and general landscaping in flower beds
On-the-job training provided for all employees
PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be in good physical condition

Good vision to be able to watch for emergency situations in and around work areas

Works in a variety of weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind for long periods of time

Exposure to allergy causing agents

Subject to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time

Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises

Exposed to slippery and uneven surfaces

Must have strength to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more

Mobility to frequently move one's body from place to place

Hearing and speech to communicate clearly and distinctly, by telephone and in person, within the confinement of a semi-noisy environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must possess proper identification to work

Must pass post offer drug screen

Must pass post offer background test

Must be able to work mornings, afternoons, occasional weekends, and holidays

Occasionally required to work beyond normal work hours or change work hours.