Laborer/Maintenance Helper

Performs general to skilled labor and maintenance on grounds, equipment, property, facilities; parks, community and weather-related events.

Starting pay $18.2301/hr

Provided benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Health insurance
• Group life insurance
• Wellness program
• CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems

Paid time off includes:

• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holidays (for eligible employees)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains grounds to ensure parks and other grounds are in proper condition and/or beautified, by mowing and trimming grass, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, tree and limb maintenance and removal, drainage work, applying herbicide as needed, removing trash, mulching, watering, weeding, pruning, planting and plant maintenance, etc.; 
• Maintains athletic courts and fields to ensure they are safe, well-maintained, and in proper working condition for public use, by dragging and marking fields, replacing nets, bases, repairing fencing, replacing lights, renovating facilities, etc.; 
• Maintains Parks bathrooms to ensure bathrooms are clean and proper condition for public use, by opening and closing bathrooms, cleaning bathrooms, and picking up trash and debris; 
• Inspects and performs routine and preventative maintenance on property, facilities, and equipment to ensure they are in proper condition for the public/employees, to extend the life of items as much as possible, and to ensure safety for the public/employees; 
• Performs other labor and maintenance involving the boat dock, fountain, flagpoles, festival setup, stage and show-mobile rental, snow and ice removal, set-up for Holiday in the Park, various recreational events, nuisance complaints, moving furniture or equipment, installing/removing banners/decorations, etc.; 
• Provides support services for park and community events;  
• Assists other departments as needed for weather related events.

Required at time of application:

• High school diploma or GED, or
• 3 months experience as laborer or similar position (preferably in grounds maintenance)
• Valid driver's license

Required within 11 months of employment:

• Valid CDL, Class B or higher
• KY Pesticide License

Preferred, not required:

• 1 yr. laborer experience
• Experience in welding, carpentry, plumbing, equipment operations, tree work landscaping, grounds maintenance

TO APPLY:

Applications must be received no later than Saturday, October 12, 2024.  Visit  www.owensboro.org.  Click Employment Opportunities and the position link; Click Apply; First-time users need to create an account as instructed.  If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, call the Human Resources Department at (270) 687-8545 prior to application deadline.  Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459.

 The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.   EEO/AA-M/F/V/D

ADA accommodations may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.