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City of Des Moines Seasonal Utility Worker in Des Moines, Iowa
Seasonal Utility Worker
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Seasonal Utility Worker
Salary
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Temporary Full-Time
Job Number
3914-12-2024
Department
Parks
Opening Date
12/02/2024
Closing Date
4/30/2025 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Non
Occupational Group
Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy
Parks and Recreation
Recruitment
Entrance
Selection Method
Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of tasks in connection with park maintenance, construction and repair work, and to perform other routine, manual laboring work as required.
Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Approximate employment duration : May work up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, possibly including weekends and holidays. Typical season is between May and August with flexible employment start and end dates.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Any combination equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.
Must be 16 years of age.
May require valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility where work assignment requires driving a vehicle.
Required Special Qualifications
- Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Collects and disposes of refuse and trash.
Cleans park restrooms and shelters.
Plants, weeds, and waters landscaped areas.
Assist with operation of public swimming pools and wading pools.
Plant, trim, mulch and water trees. Remove invasive plants.
Plant and seed native plant species.
Assist with construction projects and repairs to park facilities.
Assist with equipment maintenance.
Drive pickup trucks.
Performs other related laboring, custodial and routine manual tasks as required.
Work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays.