Position Title:

Parks, Grounds, & Trails Maintenance Laborers

Job Posting Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]

These are laborer positions needed seasonally by the Parks Maintenance Division of the Provo City Parks and Recreation Department.

Provo Parks & Recreation is one of a handful of premier parks & recreation departments in the United States. It received the National Gold Medal Award as the nation's top-ranked parks & recreation agency for 2021 and was recently named “Best of Utah.” The Department is also CAPRA accredited, an honor claimed by only a couple of hundred parks & recreation agencies out of 10,000 nationally. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, we invite you to apply.

Job Details

Application Review Process: This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

Duration: This is a seasonal laborer position in the Parks Maintenance Division that is expected to last March - November of 2024.

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Essential Duties:

• Aerate, fertilize, top-dress, over-seed, spray herbicide.

• Operate trucks, four wheelers, or small tractors.

• Assist in irrigation system repair.

• Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related work as required.

  Minimum Requirements:

• Sufficient knowledge, training, and/or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the job.

• A v alid, lawful driver license.

• State of Utah Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained within one month of hire.

  * Please indicate if you have any specific Parks Maintenance interest areas on your application* (Trails, Turf, Grounds, North, West, Downtown, etc.)

Hours: Normally 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Actual schedule determined by supervisor.

Physical/Environmental Factors: This work requires strenuous physical labor, walking, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 70 pounds), and exposure to adverse weather conditions and some pesticides. Applicant must have the physical strength and agility to perform the work.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background investigation. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of 6 months.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Scheduled Hours:

40

It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation. It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.

Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!