Temporary General Laborer (30+ Hrs/Wk)

About Us:The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:

• The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use.
• The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city.
  
  

The Role

The City of Glendale is currently accepting applications for Temporary General Laborer. Â This position performs landscape maintenance and repair work for our Parks Maintenance Division.

NOTE: There are eleven (11) vacant positions we will be filling in this job posting. Applications will be referred to the department for review weekly.

Additional Information

Position Overview

• Hours: Â This part-time position offers up to 30 hours per week and requires working at least one weekend day. Â Availability to work any day of the week, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays is required. Â
• Schedules: Â Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday
• Hourly rate:Â $17.00
• FLSA status: Â Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week)
• Sick Time:Â Accrues at .034 hours per-hour-paid
• Medical Benefits: Â Our medical plans are administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  
  

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Visit the City of Glendale's Benefits page for more information.  Retirement:

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• The current contribution rate is 12%.
• Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.Â
  
  

Why Choose Glendale

The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

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Essential Functions

• Performs custodial, maintenance and repair work, such as painting, landscaping, and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Operates a city vehicle.
• Operates various light equipment including UTVs, trucks, trucks with trailers, pressure washers, leaf blowers, landscape equipment and use various hand and power tools.
• Notifies residents and businesses about the work being performed and answers questions from citizens.
• Maintains daily work records; may perform some computerized data entry work.
• Transport and sets up supplies and equipment; makes required safety checks.
• Maintains parks, facility grounds, parking lots, and bike paths.
• Removes graffiti.
• Trims bushes, removal of weeds and cares for plants.
• Repairs or replaces park amenities, recreation equipment, picnic benches and tables.
• Marks and reconditions play fields and assist with set up for sports and special events.
• Cleans bleachers and dug out areas.
• Assist with installation and maintains park signs, fences, and gates.
• Cleans and restocking restrooms, picking up litter, and servicing trash receptacles.
• Responds to and resolves citizen complaints pertaining to parks facilities.
• Explain Park policies and regulations to park patrons.
• Maintains high visibility to dissuade vandalism and crime in parks facilities.
• Assists with animal control in parks facilities.
• Ensures that reserved facilities are maintained in a safe, clean condition, checks for permits.
• Aids in emergency situations; calls for park rangers, police, or fire/medical assistance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

• One year of experience in landscape maintenance, repair work and/or the operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to parks division.
  
  

Knowledge of

• Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
• Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility
  
  

Ability to

• Understand and follow safe working practices
• Be courteous to the public/citizens when answering questions and explaining policies Operate light, equipment; perform maintenance Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Fill out reports and logs, and enter and retrieve information on computers
  
  

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must operate assigned vehicle on a regular basis.
• May be subject to call back, evening, weekend, and rotating shifts.
• Must pass and complete all required training for operation of equipment and tools.
• Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work involves heavy digging, occasional heavy lifting of 50 to 75 pounds, extensive walking, bending, standing, and working in water filled holes.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Exposure to heavy traffic, hot weather, hazardous materials, insects, and gases.