Job Details

The City of Overland Park has a temporary Laborer position available, at the Overland Park Golf Course, in the Parks and Recreation Services Department.

SUMMARY:

Assists with mowing and trimming of golf course areas. Operates and maintains various hand and power tools. Performs manual labor as needed. Maintains greens and tee areas. Assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mows greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas. Operates and maintains riding and hand movers, weed-eaters, shovels, and various hand and power tools.
• Hand waters greens. Operates utility cart with attached water hose to designated area, hand water identified hot spots.
• Performs manual labor as needed. Assists full-time employees with repairs to irrigation system by digging up ground cover, placing sod, raking traps, hauling fertilizer, lifting and filling water jugs and planting flowers.
• Assists with golf course set up. Helps change cups, move markers, pick up trash, etc.
• Assists with emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.
• The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
• The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic education (general high school of three grades) or additional equivalent experience and minimum 18 years of age.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Must maintain an insurable driving record.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six months of experience in landscaping/horticulture, operation of mowing equipment, hand and power tools, and motorized utility vehicles or an equivalent level of experience.

SKILLS:

• Manual dexterity.
• Good listening skills.
• Good oral communication skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work under distracting conditions.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions.
• Ability to analyze safety situation. Ability to access situation and make recommendations.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel and tour City facilities and parks in adverse conditions.
• Ability to traverse rough terrain.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools.
• Exposure to chemical liquids, powders and fumes.
• Ability to operate City vehicles and equipment.
• Exposure to vehicle fumes and noise.
• Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP

Pay Rate: $15.25 Per Hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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