Parks Laborer (Epic Sports Park)

Position Title:

Parks Laborer (EPIC Sports Park)

Job Posting Closing Date:

• OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

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

Provo City Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for part-time seasonal laborer positions needed to work at the new EPIC Sports Park in the Sports Division.

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

What is the compensation?

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour (depending upon skill level and experience). Payment will be by direct deposit.

Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What are the main duties?

• Paint/mark the sidelines for various sports fields.

• Assist in cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.

• Clean restrooms and pick up debris.

• Operate trucks, four wheelers, or small tractors.

• Assist in field layout and painting.

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

What are the minimum requirements?

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

• Valid, lawful driver license.

What is the schedule? Schedule varies Monday through Sunday and will be determined by supervisor.

Must be flexible to work some weekends with tournaments, special events, or preventative maintenance, as directed. Duration of Positions: Approximately May through November 2024.

What are the physical/environmental factors? This work requires strenuous physical labor; walking; bending; reaching; lifting (up to 70 lbs.); and exposure to adverse weather conditions and some pesticides. Applicant must have physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work.

What is the selection 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. Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

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.

Why Provo City?

Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to embody the high standards of the community identified as the Provo Pillars:

Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (for a Third Consecutive Year!) in 2023 by the Milken Institute.

Visit provocity.org to learn more!

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Scheduled Hours:

40