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Seasonal Parks Laborer Trails and Open Spaces

Lehi City, Lehi, UT, United States


Seasonal Parks Laborer Trails and Open Spaces

Performs a variety of entry-level manual and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of city parks, trails, open spaces, and related facilities to ensure safe, clean, and attractive public amenities.
Essential Functions:
Maintains grounds, landscaped areas, open spaces and trails
Performs basic irrigation system maintenance and repairs
Maintains trails, including debris removal and minor surface repairs
Assists with setup, support, and teardown of city events (may include weekends)
Operates and maintains tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
May apply herbicides along roadways, open spaces, parks and trails regularly
Minimum Qualifications:
No formal education required
Previous experience in trail maintenance, herbicide application, landscape maintenance is preferred, but not required. On the job training will be provided.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform physically demanding labor for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public
Ability to learn operation and maintenance of equipment such as mowers, sprayers, trimmers, and hand tools
Special Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver's license
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening
Will be required to obtain Utah pesticide applicators license within 30 days, preference may be given to those who are currently licensed
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation. Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, hiking, use of herbicides, hand and power tools.