Seasonal Utility Worker Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4745982) Apply  Seasonal Utility Worker Salary $13.50 - $14.50 Hourly Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 3914-12-2024 Department Parks Opening Date 12/02/2024 Closing Date 4/30/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Non Occupational Group Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy Parks and Recreation Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of tasks in connection with park maintenance, construction and repair work, and to perform other routine, manual laboring work as required. Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Approximate employment duration : May work up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, possibly including weekends and holidays. Typical season is between May and August with flexible employment start and end dates. Acceptable Experience and Training + Any combination equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. + Must be 16 years of age. + May require valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility where work assignment requires driving a vehicle. Required Special Qualifications + Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Collects and disposes of refuse and trash. + Cleans park restrooms and shelters. + Plants, weeds, and waters landscaped areas. + Assist with operation of public swimming pools and wading pools. + Plant, trim, mulch and water trees. Remove invasive plants. + Plant and seed native plant species. + Assist with construction projects and repairs to park facilities. + Assist with equipment maintenance. + Drive pickup trucks. + Performs other related laboring, custodial and routine manual tasks as required. + Work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays.