Job Details
Salary: $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Reedley, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00015
Department: Public Works
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 05/13/2024
Closing Date: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE CITY OF REEDLEY INVITES YOU TO APPLY
Application Instructions or Other Information
The Part-Time Laborer encompasses a broad spectrum of functions and duties. The duties in the Public Works Department will be mainly, but not limited to, general landscape maintenance. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Work hours may fluctuate, but the typical work schedule will be 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Incumbents in this position drive City owned vehicles and operate other motorized equipment and therefore are required to have a valid California driver license and good driving record.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. However, applicants who do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone may submit a paper application. Paper applications will only be accepted for open positions currently listed on the City's Employment Opportunities web page. Paper applications must be sent by U.S. mail to:
City of Reedley, Human Resources, c/o Recruitments, 845 G Street, Reedley, CA 93654
Paper applications must be 1) filled out completely, 2) include the completed supplemental questionnaire included in the job posting, and 3) must be signed by the applicant. Failure to provide any of the requested information will render the application incomplete and the applicant will not be considered for this position.
E.O.E.
Position Information
DEFINITION
- Under supervision, performs a variety of building, equipment, grounds or manual maintenance work and operates light equipment.
SUPERVISION- Receives supervision from assigned Supervisor. May receive direction from lead worker. This class does not exercise supervision.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS- Laborer is a semiskilled working level maintenance class in which incumbents perform a variety of services on City facilities and property. Depending upon area of assignment, responsible for general custodial work, grounds keeping, general building maintenance and laborer work. Incumbents may be required to work with adult offenders and parolees. Incumbents may also be required to work weekends and holidays and may work independently or as a member of a work crew.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES(may include, but are not limited to, the following)
- Participates in the repair of streets and gutters, including concrete maintenance and minor construction.
- Assists in the cleaning, flushing, and repair of sewers and related structures.
- Participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water production and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
- Assists in the assembly, installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control signs.
- Participates in the light fabrication and maintenance of bus stops, signs, shelters, and benches.
- Participates in street sweeping and cleaning operations.
- Assists in reconditioning and general maintenance of facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds; opens rooms and sets up for the public.
- Assists in setting up and taking down displays, stages, and stage equipment.
- Assists in preparing refuse bins for repair; cleans refuse bins.
- Assists with the operation of a variety of equipment including pressure washers, free sprayers, paint trailer units and boom lifts to remove graffiti.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:- Common hand and power tools and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Assigned department rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Basic custodial, equipment, building, or grounds maintenance practices.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to:- Perform light and heavy manual labor for extended periods and under adverse weather conditions.
- Read, write, and communicate in English at the level necessary to perform the job.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Complete daily reports and forms.
- Work on an assigned schedule or route and to work alone on assigned routine tasks.
- Safely operate light equipment and various hand tools.
- Work at heights not to exceed 35 feet and in confined spaces.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Experience and Training Guidelines:Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:- One year of continuous, full-time paid general labor or comparable experience.
Education:- Must be able to read and write at an educational level to ensure the safe handling of tools, equipment, and/or chemicals as necessary to perform the duties of this position.
License or Certificate:- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
Special Requirements:Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Physical Skills: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an outdoor setting and operate assigned equipment.
The frequency of the physical activities noted below are general and may change depending upon the specific physical activity necessary to complete assigned tasks.
- Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, crouching, smelling, kneeling, stooping, talking, handling, fingering, data entry, keyboarding, repetitive hand/arm movement, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, bending, and squatting.
- Occasional: pushing and pulling, twisting at waist, upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting of objects weighing up to 75 lbs. form below waist level to above shoulder level, with or without assistance; lifting objects weighing from 76 - 100 lbs. from below waist level to shoulder level, with or without assistance; transporting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for distances up to 300 yards, with or without assistance; transporting of objects 26 - 50 lbs. for distances up to 100 feet, with or without assistance; transporting objects weighing 51 - 100 lbs. for distances up to 50 feet, with or without assistance; transporting objects weighing over 100 lbs. for distance up to 50 feet with assistance; hand strength and manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate tools, parts and supplies; fine finger dexterity to operate computer and equipment.
- Infrequent: crawling, lifting of objects weighing over 100 lbs. below and at waist level, with or without assistance.
- Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, meter-reading equipment, dials, and gauges and to operate vehicles and equipment; color vision acuity.
- Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
- Environment: Exposure to noise, heat and vibration of equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of operating equipment; fumes and odors of sewage, chemicals, and gases; explosive materials/environments; confined spaces; toxic substances such as chemicals, cleaners, solvents, and gases; all types of weather and temperature conditions; health hazards such as bacteria and viruses; traffic hazards. Work and/or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
- Other Special Requirement: Incumbents in this position drive City-owned vehicles and operate other motorized equipment. Candidates must be able to provide proof of a good driving record.
01
Do you have a valid California driver's license?
- I have a valid Class C California driver's license
- I have a valid Class A/B California commercial driver's license
- I do not have a valid California driver's license
02
How many years of experience do you have with commercial landscape irrigation and or maintenance?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- More than 4 years
03
Please describe the experience you possess in relation to commercial landscape irrigation and/or maintenance. (If None, please enter N/A)
04
How many years of experience do you have with tree pruning/trimming?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- More than 4 years
05
Do you have any experience with pulling a trailer behind a vehicle?
Required Question