LABORER / PARKS / Closing Date Nov. 8, 2024

LABORER* Lake Havasu City, AZ Closing Date : November 8, 2024 Job Title : LABORER / PR PARKS- OC25-108 Salary : $17.85 - $19.

71 / Hourly; DOQ FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Grade : UC03 LAKE HAVASU CITY IS HIRING FOR LABORERS. APPLY TODAY! TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION : You must complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. CLASS DESCRIPTION : Incumbent is responsible for performing routine labor functions in the Parks Maintenance Division.

SPECIAL NOTE : Non-standard, rotating shift work to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays; to be scheduled no more than 29 hours per week.

Incumbent works outdoors and is exposed to extreme temperatures. The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience in any of the following areas : buildings, grounds, turf, ball fields, landscaping, light or heavy construction, operation of light or heavy equipment and tools.

They would be familiar with normal construction safety procedures and practices and would have experience in working outside during inclement weather, summer heat and winter cold.

Good customer service and communication skills are a must. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.

E.D.) and minimal experience performing duties related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed below.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Valid Arizona Driver's License of appropriate class. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change.

Position assignments may vary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs building facilities general maintenance and repairs, including janitorial services / duties. Cleans and maintains City sidewalks.

Programs gate card readers. Checks, installs and repairs irrigation systems. Mows, weeds, plants, prunes, spreads seeds, fertilizes and trims.

Marks fields and sets-up for special events. Inventories supplies and materials. Performs water sampling; reviews data results and assists with research should violations occur.

Researches and interprets applicable regulatory standards and statutes. Assists the Division with preparing correspondence and reports to regulatory agencies.

Maintains regular attendance. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES : Methods, materials, and equipment used in construction, landscaping, and building facilities maintenance.

Irrigation and water systems. Basic construction methods, including electrical systems, pipefitting, welding and fabrication and masonry.

Safety precautions. City codes and ordinances, traffic laws and blue stake laws. Water sampling. Maintaining and repairing equipment.

Using hand and power tools. Reading and interpreting blueprints. Performing construction related activities. Operating various equipment related to assignment.

Performing traffic control. Performing landscape activities. Installing and repairing irrigation and water systems. Using and storing chemicals, herbicides and pesticides.

Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.

These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required : training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol / drug screening test.

Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.