Shire Jobs

Reports To: Service Director Classification: Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit Shift: Full Time, Mon-Fri, or as needed

Job Summary: This position is accountable for performing general unskilled manual work requiring no special training and little or no experience; also, does related work as required. This position is under the direct supervision of the department leader or designee and the general supervision of the Service Director, who may, from time-to-time, review said work, methods of results, and are given general instructions on assignments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: • May be utilized in any department within the City for various General Labor duties. • Mows lawns with manual and zero turn lawn mowers, weed whacks, cuts, and trims trees and bushes throughout the department • Operate and safely utilize equipment such as backhoe, athletic field maintenance equipment, chipper, zero turn lawn mowers, tractor, grounds maintenance equipment, floor scrubber and any and all relevant equipment • Responsible for custodial duties throughout City buildings, including the parks, Wellness Center, Cemetery, Bike Trail, etc. • In season, shovels walkways and applies ice control materials • Lays out all safety equipment for jobs (Cones, barrels, signs, etc.) • Acts as flagger, directing traffic around workers and equipment • Assists Operator and/or Class A Laborers with all manual labor related to job • Cleans up job site • Preps trucks for daily duties • Washes trucks and tools • Cleans shop/shop yard • Performs janitorial duties, cleaning buildings, offices, rest rooms, etc. • Drives truck to and from job and works as a trainee or occasional driver on other types of automotive equipment • Operator smaller equipment • Properly clean, stock and inspect all trucks • Attend safety meeting learning new rules, regulations, and safe work practices • This classification will be cross trained and required to perform all departmental duties • Any other work given within reason from the administration of the department

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Knowledge of the layout of the City, including Parks, Wellness Center, Cemetery and Bike trail • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices of the work • Knowledge of construction and landscaping equipment • Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of climatic conditions • Ability to work in inclement weather • Ability to take/understand work orders • Ability to practice safe working behaviors while on the job • Ability to make decisions in accordance with the laws, ordinances, regulations, and department policies and procedures • Dependable • Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained • Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public • Upon completion of 6 months of service and an evaluation by the Service Director and appropriate Supervisors, employees MAY be afforded the opportunity to attend training to obtain their CDL Class B license through the City.

Requirements and Qualifications: • High School diploma (GED equivalent) required • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have a valid driver's license • Must be able to pass a Fit-For-Duty physical, upon request • Requires heavy lifting • Strong attention to detail • Must always wear proper work attire and safety gear • Experience in landscaping, preferred

Essential Functions: • Ability to follow written and oral instructions • Able to communicate via phone, radio and in person and exchange accurate information in such situations • Able to sit, stand, lift, bend, walk, etc. • Able to lift up to 50 pounds • Ability to handle emergencies in all weather conditions and at varying times

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