Public Service Worker (Division Of Parks And Recreation)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $16.099 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 508

This position is eligible to receive hazardous duty supplemental pay at $90/month ($0.52 per hour) upon hire.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, July 8, 2024

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual unskilled to semi-skilled labor for the general maintenance and repairs of LFUCG facilities, equipment, grounds and city roads.

These positions provide parks services that may include athletic field preparation and turf maintenance, refuse collection, dog park maintenance, restroom cleaning, playground maintenance and hard court maintenance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• No experience required

• Position requires a valid driver's license

• Depending on area of assignment, appropriate pesticide license from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture within the first six (6) months of employment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs labor-related activities to include custodial maintenance, general landscaping, light construction and minor repairs for parks, streets and roads, facilities and fleet, sewers and/or other LFUCG properties and/or facilities depending on area of assignment

• Moves furniture and/or assists with equipment delivery, installation, setup and teardown at public functions and events

• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment

• Picks up and delivers parts for automotive and truck repair

• Assists with trash collection, pick up, and disposal

• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.

• Some positions may be required to perform snow removal duties during weather emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits

• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits

• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov