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Seasonal Parks Laborer – Trails and Open Spaces

Lehi City, Lehi, UT, United States


SEASONAL PARKS LABORER - TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES
CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled

PAY RANGE:

$13.80 - $16.55

SCHEDULE:

Monday–Thursday; Starting from 6:00 AM – 5 PM; Flexible hours from 20-40 hrs a week; Job ends at close of season

DEPARTMENT:

Parks

JOB SUMMARY
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned.

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

Education and Experience:

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.

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