Seasonal - Laborer (Public Works)

City of Appleton

Appleton, WI

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs watering, weed control, litter pickup and mulching of landscaped areas.
Plants/maintains shrubs, trees, ground covers, flower beds and perennials.
Performs pruning, applies fertilizers, soil amendments, edging and vandalism repairs.
Performs building clean-up.
Drives City vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver's License.
Assists with the collection and disposal of refuse collected from residential areas or businesses.
Assists with patching/crack filling of City streets or sidewalks

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with forestry operations for tree planting, pruning, removal, and stump removal.
Assist with other public works operational needs as priorities dictate which could include Sanitation, Water or Street Divisions.

Must provide own steel toed shoes.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be at least eighteen years of age.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to fill out daily reports.
Knowledge on how to use hand and power tools.
Ability to use a broom and a shovel.
Ability to read and understand street maps, plat maps and directions.
Ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
Ability to drive efficiently and safely.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to withstand a variety of temperatures and adverse weather conditions, good physical condition.
Ability to perform tasks on a regular basis which require frequent standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, squatting and carrying.
Ability to lift, push and pull.
Ability to work in a safe manner.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: May - September

WORK SCHEDULE: Hours per day: 8
Flexible hours: 5:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Days per week: 5
Hours per week: up to 40

WORK LOCATION: Municipal Services Building, 2625 E. Glendale Avenue