SUMMARY:

This position involves manual labor performing repetitive tasks. Responsible for all maintenance for the Recreation Department. Incumbent is required to work some Saturdays and Sundays. Work hours may vary, as scheduling requires.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Maintains all department equipment.

·      Maintains all equipment in parks, playgrounds, and fields.

·      Picks up litter from all areas in department.

·      Cleans restrooms

·      Performs maintenance and general upkeep of all fields and grounds, i.e. mowing, edging, planting, fertilizing, etc.

·      Logs all equipment failures and reports to supervisor.

·      Inspects parks and playgrounds for hazards and makes needed repairs.

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, Crew Chief, Parks/Maintenance Coordinator, Parks and Beautification Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED preferred.

·      No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing and to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·      Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous equipment and repair it or notify supervisor to have it repaired.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis in cases of emergency.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to the work related environment.

·      Ability to work weekends when required.

·      Current and valid Louisiana driver’s license.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Hand tools, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, edger, small power tools, front-end loader, vehicles, and pool vacuum cleaner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. 

·      The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

·      The employee will work outside in extreme temperatures and be exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout the year.

·      The employee will be exposed to driving in inclement weather.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 SUMMARY:

This position involves manual labor performing repetitive tasks. Responsible for all maintenance for the Recreation Department. Incumbent is required to work some Saturdays and Sundays. Work hours may vary, as scheduling requires.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Maintains all department equipment.

·      Maintains all equipment in parks, playgrounds, and fields.

·      Picks up litter from all areas in department.

·      Cleans restrooms

·      Performs maintenance and general upkeep of all fields and grounds, i.e. mowing, edging, planting, fertilizing, etc.

·      Logs all equipment failures and reports to supervisor.

·      Inspects parks and playgrounds for hazards and makes needed repairs.

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, Crew Chief, Parks/Maintenance Coordinator

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED preferred.

·      No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing and to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·      Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous equipment and repair it or notify supervisor to have it repaired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis in cases of emergency.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to the work related environment.

·      Ability to work weekends when required.

·      Current and valid Louisiana driver’s license.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Hand tools, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, edger, small power tools, front-end loader, vehicles, and pool vacuum cleaner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. 

·      The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

·      The employee will work outside in extreme temperatures and be exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout the year.

·      The employee will be exposed to driving in inclement weather.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This work involves the responsibility for performing routine police work consisting of patrol,

traffic regulation, and other. This work may be performed in automobiles or on foot. The entire

city or an assigned part thereof is patrolled, and irregular conditions, circumstances, suspicious

persons, and other activities are investigated. Arrests are made as required by law and other law

enforcement activities are performed.

Work of this class is primarily confined to patrol and traffic direction work and requires

considerable independent ability and responsibility in emergencies. Employees generally work

alone.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Note: Any one position of this class may not include all duties listed, nor do listed examples

include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Patrols assigned area on foot or in a radio cruiser car as required.

Reports to headquarters any hazardous conditions found in streets or sidewalks, such as fallen

trees, electrical power lines, etc.

Checks parking meters for violations.

Gives special assistance to fire trucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles.

Investigates suspicious persons, and unusual situations, etc.

Directs traffic to relieve congestion and investigates traffic accidents.

Maintains order in large crowds and gatherings.

Checks bus and railway stations or other public places for vagrants, disorderly persons, etc.

Receives and transmits radio messages in radio patrol car.

Escorts parades, funeral processions, and convoys.

Serves subpoenas and executes warrants as directed.

Arrests law violators as required by law.Escorts prisoners to court and testifies in court when required.

Makes reports on situations encountered while on patrol and writes reports at headquarters.

Does other related work as instructed by superior.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Good judgment and general intelligence.

Good knowledge of the city.

Good observation and memory.

Ability to acquire knowledge of laws and ordinances governing police work.

Ability to be courteous yet firm with the public.

Ability and willingness to keep informed on late methods of work.

Ability to drive an automobile.

Ability to become eligible to acquire an FCC permit for operation of radio.

Ability and willingness to get along with others.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO ELIGIBILITY TEST AND FOR BEGINNING WORK IN CLASS

Must be not less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty-five (35) years of age at time of

appointment.

Applicant must possess one of the following: high school diploma, high school equivalency

certificate, high school transcript, affidavit from the issuing high school, associate’s or bachelor’s

degree, or college transcript, any one of which must indicate that graduation has occurred, or a

degree awarded. Any Louisiana applicant who presents a home study diploma shall submit

necessary documentation indicating Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

(BESE) approval of the home study curriculum. Non-Louisiana applicants shall be required to

present proof of completion of a high school curriculum which has been accredited by the

applicant’s state, or its state-approved agency. A certification of completion shall not be

sufficient to substitute for a diploma or equivalency certificate.

Must successfully pass civil service examination testing aptitude for beginning work in this class.

Must successfully pass medical examination assuring good health and physical abilities sufficient,

in the opinion of the board, to indicate the ability to satisfactorily perform the required work

before appointment from employment list.

SUMMARY:

This work is of a manual nature and does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. Tasks are usually performed under the immediate supervision of an employee of higher rank, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive in nature and can be carried out with only general supervision after they are learned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Mows and cuts city and state right-of-ways.

·     Provides litter maintenance.

·     Cleans grounds and assists in the care of Street Department buildings and grounds.

·     Performs routine maintenance on department equipment.

·     Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·     Works under the close supervision of Crew Leader.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·     High School diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·     Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·     Ability to read and write.

·     Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·     Knowledge and ability to operate standard hand tools and small power tools.

·     Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

 

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·     Prompt and regular attendance, as scheduled.

·     Subject to call-in, due to emergencies.

·     Neat, clean, and appropriate attire.

·     Valid Louisiana Driver’s License is preferred.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Standard hand tools and small power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk, and hear. 

·     The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·     The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·     Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·     The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

·     Employee is exposed to extreme hot, cold, wet and humid weather conditions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

    The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

SUMMARY:

This work is of a manual nature and does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. Tasks are usually performed under the immediate supervision of an employee of higher rank, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive in nature and can be carried out with only general supervision after they are learned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Mows/cuts city and state right-of-ways.

·      Work includes using hand and/or power tools.

·      Cuts trees and/or removes debris from right-of-ways.

·      Cleans grounds and assists in the care of Street Department buildings and grounds.

·      Performs routine maintenance on department equipment.

·      Performs work in other departments related work as required

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under the close supervision of Crew Foreman.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED preferred; required for promotions.

·      No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to read and write.

·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·      Knowledge and ability to operate standard hand tools and small power tools.

·      Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis in cases of emergency.

·      Subject to work various hours and on an “on call” schedule.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire.

·      Must have and maintain a valid State of Louisiana Drivers License.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Standard hand tools and small power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. 

·      The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

·      Employee is exposed to extreme hot, cold, wet and humid weather conditions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.