Job description

Job Description
A Seasonal Laborer normally performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks in the Department of Recreation and Public Service. The work involves physical labor and is normally performed under the direction of a full-time employee. Work methods, procedures and safety are prescribed in detail except for the most repetitive tasks. Essential Job Functions
A Seasonal Laborer may be assigned to work in any one of the Public Service and Recreation Divisions and may be called upon to perform a variety of functions including, but not limited to, any or all of the following:

Operate city vehicles and equipment through heavily congested areas and in adverse weather conditions.
Operate riding and walk-behind power lawn mowers.
Operate manual and powered landscape maintenance equipment including shears, blowers
Load dirt, leaves, construction and other materials.
Collect garbage, rubbish and other waste materials.
Unload fertilizer bags.
Empty refuse drums.
Mix and pour concrete.
Set cones and barricades for construction projects.
Clear wooded park property.
Occasionally lift, load, unload, drag and carry objects weighing up to 10-50lbs and sometimes 100lbs, with assistance. This may include, but is not limited to; chunks of concrete and asphalt, tree limbs, garbage cans and playground equipment.
Climb stairways and steep embankments on a regular basis.
Perform painting and minor building repairs.
Perform other routine, manual tasks.
Perform other work as assigned.
KSA
Qualifications for Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Employment -

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Ability to perform tasks involving manual labor
Ability to understand multiple simple oral instructions and perform a series of tasks.
Ability to work outside in inclement weather and in areas exposed to dirt, dust or pollen.
Ability to lift and drag objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
Ability to maintain positive relations with other employees and the public.
Ability to follow safety instructions.
Ability to exercise independent judgement in dynamic situations.
Education & Training - A Seasonal Laborer, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:

Due to state of Michigan work permit restrictions- applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 17 with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

A valid State of Michigan Operator's License with a good driving record. Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently stands; walks; sits; talks or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee occasionally must climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. Employee regularly lifts up to 10 pounds; frequently lifts up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lifts more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, dust, dirt, pollen, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Disclaimer
For a new hire, where based on the facts and circumstances at their start date, it cannot be determined that the employee is (a) reasonably expected to be employed on average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month), or (b) the employee is expected to work at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) initially, but the period of employment at more than 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) is reasonably expected to be limited, and the employer cannot determine that the employee will work on average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) over the initial measurement period City of Royal Oak will use the adopted Initial Measurement Period to determine full-time status for the subsequent Stability Period. Employees in this position are not reasonably expected to work over 30 hours per week over the Initial Measurement Period. Application Special Instructions
Open to all qualified applicants 17 and older**
Hours: May vary up to 1,400 hours per year*

**Must be able to provide a work permit if 17 years of age

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