Part Time Laborer (Parks) presso City of Hanford, CA

About the Department

The City of Hanford is seeking to fill two (2) part-time vacancies in the Parks Division. This position is responsible for performing various manual labor and maintenance duties.  The working hours will vary depending on the working assignment. The position may be assigned to work split shifts, evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Please note these are part-time, temporary positions not to exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year and afford no benefits.

A current DMV driving printout (less than one-month-old) must be submitted with a completed City application.
DMV record request link: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

Position Duties

The positions in the Utilities division performs manual labor activities, which may include: gathering materials and equipment; placing materials and/or equipment in proper locations; cleaning equipment; digging; and/or performing other related tasks. Maintains facilities and/or equipment; basin maintenance operations and troubleshooting, maintains and repairs equipment; ensures proper inventory of supplies. Performs minor repairs of equipment and facilities; notifies appropriate individuals of required facility and/or equipment repairs; maintains a variety of records and/or logs of daily activities. Assists customers with a variety of inquiries and requests, performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Positions will assist full-time employees with duties including gate valve operation, wastewater collections and basin maintenance.

The positions in the Streets division will be responsible for: painting curbs, crosswalks and street lines; may assist with reconstruction, paving and resurfacing streets, alleys and parking lots and street light retrofit, and crack sealing.  The position may perform a variety of maintenance operations and may operate light trucks.  The position will observe safety rules and perform routine manual labor.

The positions in the Parks division will assist the division with the maintenance of parks, medians and rights-of-way. May also perform a wide variety of maintenance operations involving parks, and related areas; and may operate tractors, light trucks and gang mowers; could work at heights, below street level, in trenches and in confined spaces. Spray drainage ditches for weeds and insect control; water, cultivate, fertilize, and care for shrubbery, lawns and trees; mow and edge lawns with hand and powered equipment; spray for pests, weeds and rodent control; cleans and rake grounds; prepare soil for planting and transplanting; install and maintain irrigation systems, turf, playground equipment, bleachers, picnic tables and shade structures; remove leaves from parks and streets; trim trees; and fill trenches and ditches; make minor repairs and adjustments to maintenance equipment and tools; observe safety rules; and perform routine manual labor.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: General use of hand tools and safe working practices.

Skill in: Use hand tools in unskilled construction and repair; observe safety in the work environment; understand simple oral and written directions; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; and perform heavy manual labor; carry out written and oral instructions without close supervision; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Training and Education: Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the positions. The typical qualifying entrance background is general work experience, preferably including some parks or utilities experience and completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

License and Certificates:
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current valid California driver's license.

Other Qualifications

A current DMV driving printout (less than a month old) is required at time of application submittal.

The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.