Laborer - Seasonal Employment - City of Ithaca : Job Details

JOB APPLICATIONS WANTED TITLE:Seasonal Laborer Multiple Positions Available LOCATION:City of Ithaca - Department of Public Works - Streets & Facilities SALARY:$17.00 per hour - MinimumVaries with position The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences. Join our team! The seasonal laborer position is a great opportunity to serve the community and gain experience in a wide variety of public works construction projects. Seasonal laborer positions are held for periods of up to 6 months, and those employees that exhibit a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, good attitude, and attainment of a Class B Commercial Driver License may be considered for full time permanent employment in the Department of Public Works.POSITIONS WITH NEWMAN GOLF COURSE (MAINTENANCE): (VARIES, ALL DAYS) This work involves duties in the maintenance of greens, tee, fairways , bunkers, trees, ornamentals, clubhouse, maintenance shop, equipment, course supplies, driveways, parking area and pedestrian paths. Use of specialized mowing, aeration , rollers, supplies and tools. Repair of irrigation and drainage work. Maintenance of equipment and golf carts. Application of plant health and nutrition products. The work can be physically demanding and is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, during off hours and weekends.POSITIONS WITH NEWMAN GOLF COURSE (GOLF SHOP ATTENDANT): (VARIES, ALL DAYS) This work involves duties greet and check in customers. Process sales of greens fees, cart rentals and merchandise. Maintains accurate logs, tee times/reservations and visitor information. Assign golf carts and assist golfers and customers with merchandise questions. Maintains the cleanliness of clubhouse and golf shop. Assists with tournaments, leagues and outings along with merchandise inventory. The work is a customer oriented position with attention to detail and accurate record keeping.POSITIONS WITH PARKS & FORESTRY: (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M-F) The work involves duties which are primarily of a routine manual nature. Typical work duties include string trimming, trash collection, mowing, general landscaping, bench painting and repair, and related activities. The work may also involve the performance of custodial work and unskilled park maintenance and repairs. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level public works crew member. Laborers do not supervise others. POSITION WITH STEWART PARK: (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M-Th., 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sat. & Sun.) The work involves duties which are primarily of a routine manual nature. Typical work duties include: string trimming, trash collection, mowing, general landscaping, leaf collection, bench painting and repair, and related activities. The work will also involve the performance of custodial work and unskilled building maintenance and repairs at Stewart Park. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level public works crew member. Laborers do not supervise others. POSITION WITH STEWART PARK (CAROUSEL OPERATOR): (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 20hr/wk) . The work involves responsibility of operating the carousel at Stewart Park, which will consist of creating a welcoming environment, making sure all children are seated, turning the carousel on for a set amount of time, turning the carousel off, and assisting children with exiting. The incumbent will also be responsible for collecting carousel fares and maintaining a clean area around the carousel. Duties will also include daily visual safety checks of the carousel, picking up a small amount of trash, wiping down the carousel horses, and sweeping the carousel deck. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None.APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: City of Ithaca applicationAll applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications. For assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at (607) ###-####.Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.City of IthacaHuman Resources DepartmentWeb site: City of Ithaca is committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to applyIssued: March 1, 2024Minimum Salary: 17 Maximum Salary: 20 Salary Unit: Hourly