Laborer - Parks

Job Title City of Lancaster (PA)Job Description Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.Primary Functions and Job Details Schedule: WednesdaySunday during peak season (April 1October 31) and MondayFriday during off-season (November 1March 31). Performs routine manual work, usually of a repetitive nature. An employee in this class is responsible for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion.Examples Of Essential Duties Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.Cleans sewers, inlets, and water systems; washes windows, walls, and cleans building.Uses manual and/or power-operated tools on routine tasks.Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles.Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, leaves, sewer pipes, timber, chemicals, asphalt, salt, storm drain pipes, sign materials, tools, and equipment.Performs extreme physical labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions, with the ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.Manually removes litter from right-of-way and easements.Climbs ladders.Manipulates both large and small tool parts.Removes and replaces various types of pavement.Uses and operates manual and power-operated tools and equipment, including but not limited to jackhammers, pavement breakers, shovels, sledgehammers, post drivers, tamp bars, chainsaws, compressors, cement mixers, and weed eaters.Performs manual labor involving loading and unloading trucks, digging ditches, cutting brush, and similar tasks.Digs holes and trenches.Drives and operates Public Works vehicles and equipment of various types.Restores streets; finishes surfaces to line and grade.Responsible for maintaining street cans that are sometimes overflowing from the weekends and special events downtown.Responsible for citizen complaints, emergencies, storm damage, etc. that come in after the second shift has ended.Performs inlet cleaning, leaf removal, and snow and ice control.Provides assistance to journeypersons.Performs additional work duties as assigned.Typical Qualifications Education, Training and ExperienceGraduation from high school or completion of a GED is required.Two (2) years of construction experience is required; utility construction experience is preferred.A minimum of two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, landscape development, native plant care, or similar maintenance work is preferred.Possession of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 00 - Core and 23-Park/School Pest Control), or the ability to successfully obtain one within twelve (12) months of hire, is preferred.Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required.Proven ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive interactions is required.Positive interpersonal skills are required.Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is required.Proven ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English is required.Proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others is required.Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and demonstrate flexibility in improving work processes and operations is required.Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and focus on customer needs is required.Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and continuous improvement is required.Employment Policy It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin. The City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact CityHR@cityoflancasterpa.gov to request a needed accommodation.Benefits The City of Lancaster, PA provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefits-eligible positions. Available benefits include Medical (PPO and HDHP/HSA options), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pension plans, and 457 Deferred Compensation. Employees also receive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Leave, as well as 13 paid holidays for non-essential positions. Essential positions receive bonus days in lieu of holidays.