Laborer II Irrigation | City of Bloomington, Indiana

Page last updated on April 14, 2024 at 7:22 am

Position Description

Employee assists in start-up/shutdown, ongoing maintenance and installation of irrigation systems in city parks and at City owned facilities under the direct supervision of the regular full time Motor Equipment Operator III.

Training/Special Skills

Most duties are performed based on a project schedule, and are reviewed by a supervisor to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.

Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and at a high quality standard.
Must be self-motivated, and have the ability to interact and work well with the public and other employees.
Must be reliable, punctual, have the ability to follow oral and written direction, and be capable of performing physically demanding work.
Valid driver’s license. Good driving record.

Physical Effort/Working Conditions

Must be in good physical condition. Moderate to strenuous physical effort is exerted by the employee in the setup and preparation time prior to painting; including frequent bending, stooping, and the movement of extremities. Employee must be physically capable of lifting weights in excess of 50 pounds. Must be physically capable and legally allowed to work at heights in excess of 50 feet. Employee performs duties in and out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to work sites with traffic, noise, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes.

Hours

8 hours per day, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday 40 hour work week, except holiday weeks and during periods of inclement weather. Employees under age eighteen are subject to restrictions on both hours and prohibited occupations.

Season

March 20 - December 6. Term of employment not to exceed nine months.

Immediate Supervisor

Motor Equipment Operator III, Operations Superintendent

Salary

$15.95-$16.15 per hour

Applicants for this position are subject to a criminal history background check. Direct deposit is a required condition of employment.

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply for a job must download, fill out, and submit an application to Bloomington Parks and Recreation, 401 N. Morton St. Ste. 250, Bloomington, Ind. 47404. Applications may be requested from, or dropped off at, the reception desk in the atrium inside City Hall during business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F), by mail (PO Box 848, Bloomington, IN 47402), by fax to (812) 349-3705 or by email to parks@bloomington.in.gov.

If submitting an application via email, please include the title of the position and the applicant's name in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status and disability status in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with the information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.