What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Laborer II position at DCR - Urban Parks & Recreation?
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Laborer II.
This position will begin on or about March 27, 2022 and end November 19, 2022.
DUTIES:
Performs various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skill, to assist in the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen such as carpenters, plumbers and masons.
Performs and assist with a variety of duties in connection with conservation and maintenance work including, but not limited to, grounds and facility maintenance work including cutting grass, raking leaves, watering, painting, rubbish removal, snow removal, beautification of parks, campgrounds, and reservations, beaches and facilities.
Performs various manual tasks in connection with the installation of drainage, sewer and/or water pipelines of conduits, such as positioning, joining and sealing pipe sections and culverts, erecting and removing shoring and bracing for trenches and excavations.
Digs trenches and similar excavations, refills excavations, spreads and levels to grade dirt, gravel and other materials using pick and shovel.
Sets and repairs curbing; patches broken or eroded pavement by braking surface and mixing and applying a variety of paving materials such as mortar, concrete, cements, etc. using small hand tool in order to keep roadways and sidewalks in a safe condition.
Installs repairs and maintains signs such as regulatory, historic and information signs by performing such tasks as digging holes and installing supports using a variety of hand or hand held power tools.
Plants, transplants, prunes, trims and fertilizes trees, flowers and shrubs; seeds lawns and gardens; sprays for insects and plant diseases; and performs related tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves and watering trees, shrubs and flowers as required for the upkeep and beautification of public grounds.
Load and unload trucks, physically or by use of dollies; unpacks and stores supplies and equipment in stockrooms, storerooms or warehouses; and takes periodic inventories of supplies and equipment.
Operate hand held power tools, tapping machines and rodding machines.
Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, etc., in connection with assigned unit activities.
Perform related duties as required.
Salaries are based upon full-time/40 hours worked per week. Work schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position may require working weekends and/or holidays.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Assists in the tree planting operations for the Greening the Gateway Cities Program
Assists with community engagement efforts for the Greening the Gateway Cities Program
Interacts with the public to encourage participation in the GGCP; promotes the program effectively and clearly.
Assists Foresters in ensuring trees are planted according to DCR Bureau of Forestry standards.
Assists Foresters with maintaining various logs relating to tree planting location and management.
Operates and assists in maintaining state vehicles.
Works outdoors in all types of weather.