Laborer - Skilled

Job PostingCity of Springfield$21.35 HourlyCPKD-Park MaintenanceParks & Recreation01/01/2017Position Purpose/Summary* Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date. APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules. Responsible for performing maintenance of all parks property. Supervision received may vary from close to moderately close depending upon the experience of the incumbent and the degree of variance from routine. No supervision is ordinarily exercised over other employees.Essential FunctionsMaintains park property by mowing, weeding, and trimming grass.Removes garbage.Cleans bathrooms.Trims vegetation.Shovels snow, breaks ice, spreads sand, sets out and maintains sand and salt boxes, and performs similar tasks in connection with snow removal operations.Rakes leaves and seeds, fertilizes, weeds, and mows grass. Shovels, rakes, and grades loam. Trims trees and brush; picks up paper, trash and debris; cleans ponds.Loads and unloads material, equipment and supplies.Works with pick and shovel. Lifts and places materials. Redirects traffic, cleans up debris, places barricades and lanterns, and performs similar tasks in assisting more skilled workers on constructions, maintenance and repair projects.Performs related work as required.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSome knowledge of the use of tools, equipment and materials commonly employed in municipal construction and maintenance work.Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.Ability to perform manual laboring tasks for extended periods, frequently under adverse weather conditions.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.BenefitsThe following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical/Dental/Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations. Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year. Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost. Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons. Training On the job and instructor led courses available Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance. Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and freeApplication QuestionsHave you ever served in the United States armed forces during wartime as defined by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43 as amended by the Acts of 2003 effective August 30, 2004? If yes attach a copy of your form DD214 under the attachments section.YesNoAre you the unremarried spouse or parent of a veteran who died from a service-connected disability incurred in wartime service?YesNoSelect the types of work options you are looking for.PermanentTemporaryPart-timeIntermittentFull-timeAre you a current resident of the City of Springfield?YesNoAre you willing to relocate to Springfield?YesNoAll communication for this position will be done through email, are you applying with a valid email address?YesNo* Required Question