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HERRIMAN TOWN Seasonal Parks Technician in HERRIMAN, Utah
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We are looking for hardworking, dependable individuals to join our team as Seasonal Parks Technicians. If you take pride in hands-on work and want to be part of a team that keeps our parks at their best, please apply. This seasonal role (up to 6 months) typically offers 40 hours per week, with schedules running Monday--Thursday or Tuesday--Friday in 4x10-hour shifts. Some weekends and occasional after-hours work may be required for City events. This position may close early based on qualified applicants.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Provide seasonal support to the parks department. Under supervision provides maintenance, upkeep and repair of City parks, open spaces, trail systems and facilities. Assists in the coordination of City sponsored events.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direction of the Parks Manager but may receive direction and oversight from other Parks Technicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in duties for the maintenance of city parks including weed control and garbage collection.
- Performs all required special work duties during City sponsored events and recreational programs
- Cleans concession stands, parking lots, restrooms and maintenance buildings including dumping of trash cans as needed.
- Performs maintenance and repair of outdoor restroom facilities, concession stands, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities
- Under supervision, assists in weeding, trimming and mowing of City parks, open spaces and trails.
- Provides field and park preparation of baseball fields and arenas.
- Performs all other duties as needed or assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
- None required
Preferred:
- None required
*Certifications/Licenses: *
- None Required
Additional Requirements: **- Must be at least 18yrs old. - Requires a valid Utah Driver's License. - Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, physical and driving record check
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED **May use motorized vehicles, light and heavy equipment, and hand tools.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking standing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to performing required job functions.
- Common eye, hand, finger dexterity must exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and ability to maintain composure in adverse situations
- Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions.
- Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- The City may make reasonable accommodations to the work environment and duties for those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Civil Rights Coordinator: Please feel free to reach out to our Civil Rights Coordinator at any time. HR Manager 801.727.0906.
In accordance with Utah Code 71A-2, we provide Veterans' Preference in the hiring process. Applicants requesting preference must email their DD-214 or other official military service documentation to hr@herriman.gov. Human Resources will review the submitted documentation and note the applicant's Veterans' Preference status for consideration during the recruitment process. The organization appreciates the service of all veterans and encourages eligible applicants to apply.