Public Works Laborer -Seasonal

PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABORER 

Work hours: Monday through Friday- 40 hours per week.
Position will begin in May and last through August, with the option to work until November 2026. 

NATURE OF WORK

Manual work supporting the construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of various aspects of the town’s infrastructure, public facilities and grounds; all other related work, as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in the maintenance of lawns, parks, and landscape beds; empties trash barrels, cleans litter and debris from grounds; mows and rakes grass; trims shrubs and lower parts of trees along sidewalks and highways; cleans equipment.

Operates small equipment and tools.

Assists other workers, such as craftsmen and tradespeople in the performance of their duties; may clean facilities, and load and unload vehicles.

Receives daily assignments and follows departmental rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to perform operations to complete assigned task, or tasks, according to a prescribed time schedule; refers unusual problems to superiors.

Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to properly and safely operate and maintain power and hand tools.

Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.

Ability to interact in an effective manner with fellow employees and supervisors.

Skill in operating necessary tools and equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school diploma or G.E.D.

One year of construction experience

Must be at least 18 years

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strenuous physical effort is generally required to perform duties. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak and hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climb. Stamina is required to work in adverse weather conditions. Required to lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds. Physical ability to use power and hand tools, and maintenance equipment. Vision requirements include the ability to read instructions and use equipment safely.

The physical demands described herein 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.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER

I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact.  If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either Mt. Lebanon or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice, unless change by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of Mt. Lebanon.

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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RESUME, PLEASE COMPLETE AND UPLOAD THIS

APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE RECEIVED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 710 WASHINGTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228, ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES. 

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Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at [email protected].