Position: SEASONAL PARK WORKER - CONSTRUCTION

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1 CITY OF POST FALLS Position Posting Notice July 24, 2017 Position: SEASONAL PARK WORKER - CONSTRUCTION Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Open until Filled The City of Post Falls is accepting applications for Full Time Park Construction Workers for seasonal work in the parks. This is a 3 8 month positions. The position performs semi-skilled and skilled construction work and major maintenance on buildings and structures, irrigation systems, landscapes, and concrete. Minimum requirements; high school graduate or equivalent, one year prior experience in construction and capable of lifting 50lbs routinely and up to 100lbs occasionally.. CDL license preferred. Subject to Drug Testing. Wage Range: $ $12.28/hour, no benefits. Applications available at City Hall, 408 Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID 83854, or on our website at To be considered for the position, applications and supplement must be filled out completely and turned into the HR Offices at City Hall. Open Until Filled. The City of Post Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you should need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resource Department at

2 CITY OF POST FALLS CLASS SPECIFICATION Seasonal Park Construction Worker SEASONAL PARK CONSTRUCTION WORKER Pay Grade: 5 FLSA Designation: Non Exempt Updated: 01/27/2014 General Statement of Duties Performs semi-skilled and skilled concrete and new and remodeled construction on buildings and grounds, equipment and machinery and irrigation systems; performs related work as required. Classification Summary The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform construction, repair, inspection, and service work on City park and cemetery buildings and grounds, including equipment, machinery, irrigation systems, and playground structures. Additional duties include soil and plant cultivation. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks Construction Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, equipment and hazardous chemicals. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs construction, maintenance and repair work on parks, restrooms, playground equipment, parking lots, trails, and picnic areas; Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating, and application of herbicides and fertilizers; Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal; Maintains and cleans public restroom facilities; Installs septic systems; Constructs, inspects, maintains, installs, and repairs benches, picnic tables, receptacles, playground structures, and signs; Constructs and maintains park settings, trees, playgrounds, and other planting areas; Assists with tree planting, trimming and pruning, and removal; Maintains and repairs motorized, mechanical and groundskeeping equipment; Installs and repairs automated irrigation systems; Provides facility and equipment security; Repairs vandalism and other damage; Provides information and answers inquiries from the public; Sets up for community events and festivals; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices. 1

3 Seasonal Park Construction Worker Other Duties and Responsibilities Assists with burial services including, but not limited to, opening and closing lots, set ups, monument settings, and pall bearer; Assists Street Department with asphalt paving and related duties, as needed; May be required to work weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts and hours; May be on call after regular work hours to respond to emergency situations; Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Basic grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, mowing, planting, pruning, irrigation, and fertilization; Construction of parking lots, sports fields and courts, and playground equipment; Stick building construction, remodel, foundations and flat work, windows, roofing, irrigation installation, masonry, painting, and asphalt; Botany, horticulture, tree identification, turf and/or pest control; Applicable regulations and policies regarding safe work practices. Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions; Operate power equipment, including but not limited to, groundskeeping equipment, riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers, plate compactor, generator, concrete mixer, backhoe and tractor, and related equipment; Operate hand tools; Operate a motor vehicle, including a dump truck, trailer, hydroseeder, and front end loader; Operate, adjust, and monitor automated sprinkler control systems; Maintain maintenance records, logs, and documentation; Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties; Work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as needed; Communicate effectively with the public and other employees including in sensitive situations. Acceptable Experience and Training High school diploma or GED equivalency; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Special Qualifications Valid Driver s License required; First Aid and CPR certification may be required; CDL license with air brake endorsement. Essential Physical Abilities Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, 2

4 Seasonal Park Construction Worker which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person; Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions; Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of heavy equipment, power and hand tools and to make adjustments to equipment; Sufficient strength to lift objects in excess of 75 pounds; Sufficient body mobility and flexibility to perform maintenance and repair operations and perform strenuous activities for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions. 3

5 City of Post Falls Application for Employment Name (Optional): CITY OF POST FALLS Application for Employment 408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID PH (208) FAX: (208) preferred: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN PEN Position Applied for Seasonal Park Construction Worker Name: Present Address: Phone: Availability: Date of Application: Last First Middle Social Security Number (optional) Number Street/P.O. Box City State Zip Date Available: Type Position:: Full Time Part Time Temporary Days/Hours you are available to work: (Check all below that apply) Weekdays ( to ) Saturday Sunday Evenings Overtime Are you willing to perform job-related travel? Yes No (Check all that apply) overnight 1 week longer Personal: Check here if you are between the ages of 14 and 18. (Subject to work restrictions.) Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? Yes No (Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required within 3 days of employment.) Have you ever been convicted or pled guilty to a felony or a misdemeanor, including withheld judgments and bond forfeiture? Yes No If yes, give details below. (This will not necessarily disqualify you.) State Law restricts some employment of relatives. List name and position of any City employees who are relatives by blood, adoption or marriage: Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No Commercial Drivers License? Yes No (required to drive city List State: Number: Date Expires: vehicles) Have you ever worked for or applied for work with the City of Post Falls before? If yes, list dates and name if different. Have you ever been involuntarily terminated from employment or asked to resign in lieu of proposed termination? Yes No If yes, can the terms be disclosed by you? Yes No If yes, explain on separate sheet of paper. Idaho law provides for veterans preference to State residents who have been in the military service of the United States during a RECOGNIZED WAR PERIOD as defined by law. Attach DD-214 form to claim preference, or if currently serving, copy of valid ID card. I wish to claim preference. Have you ever been employed under a different name? If yes, list name and dates of employment.

6 Education: Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)? Yes No Name and Location of School Check the box showing the highest grade completed Elementary Special Training or Education beyond High School Major Course of Study If No Degree, Credit Hours Completed Type of Degree or Certificate and Date Received Special Skills: Typing or computer keyboarding experience? Yes speed No IBM Compatible Personal Computer experience? Yes years/mo No List Software Programs you have worked with: Word Processing: Spreadsheet: Database: Browser: Other Software: List other job-related skills, licenses, certifications, or memberships in professional organizations: Employment References: (INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO EVALUATE YOUR CAPABILITIES AND ARE NOT EITHER PREVIOUS SUPERVISORS OR RELATED TO YOU.) Name/Occupation Address/ City State, Zip Phone Employment History: Beginning with your present or most recent employer, list all positions for at least the last ten years and other positions relevant to the position for which you are applying. If you have held more than one position for the same employer, list each separately. ACCOUNT FOR PERIODS OF UNEMPLOYMENT. Include self-employment and military service. List volunteer work related to the position. You may continue your response by duplicating additional copies of the next page. Applications which say see resume will not be accepted if the resume does not provide all requested information. Revised 11/07

7 Employment History EMPLOYER: DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: SUPERVISOR: PHONE: MAY WE CONTACT? YES NO ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: JOB TITLE: HOURS PER WEEK: SALARY: DUTIES: REASON FOR LEAVING: EMPLOYER: DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: SUPERVISOR: PHONE: MAY WE CONTACT? YES NO ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: JOB TITLE: HOURS PER WEEK: SALARY: DUTIES: REASON FOR LEAVING: EMPLOYER: DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: SUPERVISOR PHONE: MAY WE CONTACT? YES NO ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: JOB TITLE: HOURS PER WEEK: SALARY: DUTIES: REASON FOR LEAVING: EMPLOYER: DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: SUPERVISOR: PHONE: MAY WE CONTACT? YES NO ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: JOB TITLE HOURS PER WEEK: SALARY: DUTIES: REASON FOR LEAVING: Revised 11/07

8 Given your knowledge, skill, education and experience, are you able to perform all the essential elements of the position for which you are applying as set forth in the job description with or without special accommodation? Yes No If no, what accommodation(s) would be required to perform the essential elements of the position: Certification I certify that the facts contained in the application and its attachments are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that false or misleading statements or material omissions on this application or provided in interviews constitute grounds for denial of employment, or for immediate dismissal if already employed. I understand that acceptance of an offer of employment does not create a contractual obligation upon the City to continue to employ me in the future. AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION I,, DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE any and all persons, employers, partnerships, corporations, and all civilian and government entities, military agencies, law enforcement agencies, private, city, town, county, state and federal entities to release, furnish and exchange any and all available information relating to me for the purpose of determining my suitability to be employed by the City of Post Falls. This includes, but is not limited to, all information related to my employment, education, performance, disciplinary history, character, integrity, reputation, conduct, behavior, and fitness for duty. This authorizes release of such information to the City of Post Falls and its officers, employees, agents and officials. This release is in addition to, and not intended to curtail or diminish, the authorization and immunity provided by statute. I DO HEREBY RELEASE the City of Post Falls and its officers, employees, agents and officials and all persons or entities disclosing such information pursuant to this document from any and all liability. I release from all liability all persons, institutions, companies, and corporations who supply such information. I indemnify the City of Post Falls against any liability that might result from such an investigation. I further agree that any information obtained as part of a background investigation shall not be released to any person including myself without approval of the City of Post Falls. Signature Dated this Printed Name: day of Note: A photocopy reproduction of this request shall be for all intents and purposes as valid as the original. Revised 11/07

9 Name: City of Post Falls, ID Supplemental Questionnaire Park Worker with Construction 1. Current Valid drivers license - State Expiration Date with: (check all that apply) Class A CDL Class B CDL Special Endorsements: (list) 2. Select weight(s) you can lift without assistance: 50 lb. 80 lb. 100 lb. Don t know 3. Check which experience you possess, rate your expertise, and list length of experience. Skill General Construction Concrete flat work Mason/brick work Prune trees & shrubs Operate backhoe Install irrigation Basic carpentry Maintain landscape equipment Work outside in all weather conditions Haven t Done Some Knowledge Expert Length of experience (years/months) 4. List companies for which you have performed CDL-related duties in the last 2 years. Name of Company Location Dates Job title 5. List any training or certifications completed in horticulture, landscape, playground or arborist field. Lack of one or more skills will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration for the position if you meet the basic minimum qualifications stated on the job posting.

10 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS Position Title: Date Applied YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED This information is used to determine if our equal employment opportunity efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws. Responses to these questions are voluntary. Your responses will not be shown to the panel rating the applications, to the official selecting an applicant for a position, or to anyone else who can affect your application. This form will not be placed in your Personnel file nor will it be provided to your supervisors in your employing office should you be hired. The aggregate information collected through this form will be kept private to the extent permitted by law. Completion of this form is voluntary. No individual personnel selections are made based on this information. There will be no impact on your application if you choose not to answer any of these questions. Thank you for helping us to provide better service. 1. How did you learn about this position? (Check One): Agency Internet Site recruitment Private Employment Web Site Other Internet Site Job Fair Newspaper or magazine Agency or other Federal government on campus School or college counselor or other official Friend or relative working for this agency. Private Employment Office Agency Human Resources Department (bulletin board or other announcement) Federal, State, or Local Job Information Center Other 2. Sex (Check One): Male Female 3. Ethnicity (Check One): Hispanic or Latino - a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. Not Hispanic or Latin 4. Race (Check all that apply): American Indian or Alaska Native - a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North or South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. Asian - a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, or Vietnam. Black or African American - a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific islands. White - a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.