Part-time Laborer - DPW Parks (Average 29 hours per week)

Title: Part-time Laborer - DPW Parks
Status: Part-time Year-Round (Average 29 hours per week)
Compensation: $17 - $20 per hour

The City of Fishers is accepting applications for a Part-Time Laborer in the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. This year-round part-time position performs general labor to help ensure city athletic fields, park grounds, and school grounds are maintained. Position will be required to work some evening, weekend and holiday hours including on-call snowplow/weather event duties as needed. This role averages 29 hours per week.

Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all municipal assets. These responsibilities include maintaining 340 center lane miles of roads and associated right-of-way which includes snow removal, crack sealing, patching, irrigation needs, traffic signals, striping, and street cleaning. DPW also maintains 1300 acres of parks and school grounds that includes over 60 baseball/softball fields, over 60 athletic fields, and over 500 acres of common area. From concerts to 5K runs, DPW staff is on the scene to provide setup and support.

Examples of Duties:

• Maintain existing public open space areas, empty trash cans, etc.
• Assist in maintaining park managed facilities, athletic fields, irrigation systems and public playgrounds
• Clear brush, pull weed, rake, dig and perform miscellaneous gardening duties in and around municipal facilities and grounds
• Mowing and weed trimming
• Set up of tables, chairs, equipment, etc. for special events
• Clean shop and equipment as necessary
• Assist with snowplow / weather event duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must be able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions;
• Position will be required to work some evening, weekend and holiday hours;
• Requires an active Driver's License and the ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle which includes at least 3 years of driving experience not including permit time;
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.;
• Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance;
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of people;
• Able to handle several projects at the same time;
• Reliable and trustworthy;
• Ability to work independently and within a team.