Laborer - Parks & Rec

Summary: Performs grass cutting, lawn care and other grounds maintenance at City owned/operated facilities.

Work Hours: This position will work a designated schedule established by the Department Head. It is also expected this position will work other hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays and/or in adverse weather conditions as necessary or requested in order to fulfill the City's vision and/or to accomplish departmental goals.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, applicants should be able to perform each essential duty in an efficient, effective and safe manner. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Essential Duties: Include, but are not limited to the following.

Cuts and trims grass using various fuel and hand held tools and equipment.

Picks up and discards tree branches, debris and/or items.

Education/Experience: Previous experience performing similar duties desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks applicants who possess the following qualities: accountability - takes responsibility for own actions; adaptability - responds positively to change; communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner; initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues; judgment & decision making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions; customer service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to others; professional development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge; teamwork and cooperation - collaborates with others to achieve common goals.

The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.