Laborer - Parks
City of Lancaster, PA - Lancaster, PA
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Performs routine manual work, usually of a repetitive nature; an employee in this class is responsible for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion. * Follows safe practices in the performance of duties. * Uses manual and/or power operated tools on routine tasks. * Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, leaves, sewer pipes, timber, chemical, materials, tools and equipment. * Cleans sewers, inlets and water systems; washes windows, walls and cleans building. * Loads and unloads materials such as dirt, asphalt, salt, storm drain pipes, and sign materials. * Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles. * 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-ways and easements. * Climbs ladders. * Manipulates both large and small tool parts. * Operates vehicles of various descriptions. * Removes and replaces various types of pavement. * Operates various tools including, but not limited to, jackhammer, pavement breaker, shovel, sledge hammer, post driver, tamp bar, chain saw, compressors, cement mixers, and weed eater. * Performs manual labor involving loading and unloading trucks, digging of ditches, felling and trimming of trees, cutting brush, and similar tasks. * Uses a jackhammer and other power driven equipment. * Digs holes and trenches. * Drives and operates Public Works vehicles and equipment. * Restores streets; finishes surfaces to line and grade. * Responsible for maintaining the street cans that are sometimes overflowing from the week-ends 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 & ice control. * Provides assistance to journeypersons. * Performs additional work duties as assigned. Bureau of Wastewater-Collections * Assists with televising operations as camera assistant. * Removes and replaces storm drains with assistance which can weigh up to 285 pounds. * Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds. * Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, fire hydrants, manholes and valves. * Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, shoring of ditches, and confined space entry. * Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities such as opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit * Performs water system flushing (night shift) * Installs water, sewer, and storm sewer pipe and manholes/inlets efficiently and safely * May be assigned to a 4x10 schedule (40 regular hours) for construction work depending on project needs. * Opens and closes water valves, maintains fire hydrants, and replaces worn or defective parts * May sand, scrape, and paint fire hydrants * Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, and makes water main cuts. * Works in construction zones including in trenches. * Responds to emergency situations as assigned (24/7). Streets/Parks Departments - Night * Tickets the No Parking Signs in the uptown Business District (2 a.m. to 6 a.m.) * Performs survey to report all lights that are out including street lights and lights out at City * owned facilities and parks. Streets/Parks Departments - Day * Cuts grass with power equipment and hand tools. * Erects and/or replaces street signs; drills holes in concrete and installs sign posts; sets up * and removes traffic concrete. * Prepares grade for paving machine; spreads stone chips on street; puts concrete and shovels * asphalt mix in the repairs and construction of City streets. * Removes and replaces storm drains with assistance which can weigh up to 285 pounds. * Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds. * Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, * fire hydrants, manholes and valves. * Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, shoring * of ditches, and confined space entry. * Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities such as opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads. * Assists with maintenance and repair of rain gardens and storm water projects. Bureau of Recycling * Utilization of electronic mail to correspond with our broker about load readiness. * Maintaining a warehouse to include cleaning and organization of the additional facility. * Recording the weight of materials and planning out going loads to market that fall within US DOT compliance. * Accurately load and record loads that will be shipped to foreign markets. * Working with freight haulers to coordinate loading times and off loading times. * Scheduling of external customers to deliver recyclable materials to the recycling drop off facility as to not interfere with existing operations. * Answering the phone at the recycling drop off and answering questions for our customers. * Engaging external customers about proper recycling practices. * Providing detailed load information to the Bureau Chief. * Daily inspection of forklifts and baling equipment. * Provide traffic control to a facility that is handling roughly 6000 cars monthly. Green Infrastructure * Follows safe practices in the performance of all duties. * Assists in maintaining the health and appearance of infiltration bioretention basins in parkland and public spaces through plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, seasonal perennial cutbacks and/or mowing, litter removal, leaf and debris removal with composting, and structural repairs as necessary. * Assist in maintaining stormwater BMPs within City street curb bump-outs through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, accumulating sediment removal, seasonal perennial cutbacks, and leaf and debris removal with composting. * Assist in maintaining Riparian Buffer projects through tree establishment, tree and tree tube care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal structural pruning. * Assist in maintaining large-scale wetland and meadow projects through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal cutbacks and mowing. * Assist in maintaining vegetated "green roof" installations on City-owned buildings through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal cutbacks and mowing. * Assist with light structural pruning of park and urban street trees. * Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies; orders and procures repair parts and supplies for maintenance work in conjunction with the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor. * Aids vendors, contractors, the public, City grounds and maintenance staff and others as assigned. * Removes and clears snow as assigned, including curb cut snowpack removal during storm events. * Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Green Infrastructure and DDSE Stormwater Management Division. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit * 2 years of construction experience is required; utility construction is preferred Education, Training and Experience * Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required. Licenses and Certificates * Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License. Environmental Conditions * Indoors, environmentally controlled. * Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature. * Exposure to noise, pollution. * Exposure to waste products. Safety Equipment Used or Needed * Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators. Comments * Requires standing, bending, walking and sitting and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day. * Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery. * Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays. * Must be able to perform frequent overtime work which may involve late night or early morning hours. * Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds. * Requires the use of hand tools. * Requires the use of air tools, hydraulic tools, and/or electric tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, tampers. * Requires performance of duties occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions. * 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 to maintain positive interactions is required. * Positive interpersonal skills are required. * Proven ability to multi-task 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 to collaborate successfully with others is required. * Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required. * Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required. * Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required. Bureau of Wastewater-Collections * Ability to climb up/down ladder wells and climb unprotected heights is required. * Ability to safely enter/exit and work within manholes and/or confined spaces is required. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit * Knowledge of PA One Call (811) laws and regulations. * Knowledge of Excavation and Trench Safety, including safe use of shoring systems. * Experience in semi-skilled use of common hand tools.
Created: 2024-07-07