City of Hillsboro
An Equal Opportunity Employer Page 1 of 3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Employee Name: Dept./Div.: Parks and Recreation
Position Title: Parks and Recreation Laborer Reports To.: Parks and Recreation Director
Civil Service Status: Unclassified Class Title: Not Assigned
Employment Status: Full-Time Class Number: Not Assigned
FLSA Status/Pay: Non-Exempt EEOC Job Group: Service-Maintenance
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QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications (at least one of the following):
− Completion of high school education or GED; and
− 1 – 2 years experience in maintenance and/or construction.
− Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to the minimum
qualifications stated above.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid
State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all
inclusive:
printers, copier, telephone, and other standard business office equipment, motor vehicles.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING
CONDITIONS:
The employee has exposure to potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, long periods of
computer screen operation, blood, bodily tissues, and fluids, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather
conditions, hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants or hazardous waste, possible
injury as a result of electrical shock, crowds, extreme non-weather related heat or cold, lifting,
carrying, pushing, pulling, potentially dangerous/fatal infectious diseases, works in an area in which
the means of egress is or can be obstructed, possible injury from falling from high places, works in the
vacinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways, works in the vicinity of
dockboards (bridge plates), works on or around platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g.,
manlifts, firetrucks, etc.), moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines, extremely noisy
conditions above 85db, possible injury from explosions or fire, sharp objects, needles, and medical
instruments, environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists,
gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas, unclean or unsanitary conditions, potentially vicious
animals, chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.),
hazardous driving conditions, works in confined space (e.g., manhole, trench, etc.), shaking objects or
surfaces, ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds, life threatening situations, uses or works
in proximity to the use of firearms.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is
considered heavy work.
City of Hillsboro
An Equal Opportunity Employer Page 2 of 3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Employee Name: Dept./Div.: Parks and Recreation
Position Title: Parks and Recreation Laborer Reports To.: Parks and Recreation Director
Civil Service Status: Unclassified Class Title: Not Assigned
Employment Status: Full-Time Class Number: Not Assigned
FLSA Status/Pay: Non-Exempt EEOC Job Group: Service-Maintenance
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
JOB DUTIES in order of importance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
1. Operate a variety of trucks and equipment for the repair, maintenance, and construction of parks,
gardens, and trails; assist with mowing and trimming at designated locations; maintain the urban
forest by planting, removing, trimming, and caring for trees and shrubs; perform brush collection
and assist with landscape improvements; maintain flower beds and City of Hillsboro property;
prepare civic displays.
2. Perform maintenance and care of the urban forest, including planting, removal, trimming, and
general care of trees and shrubs; mow City of Hillsboro property; maintain flower beds, trails,
gardens, and the City Fountain; clean and maintain public restrooms and park facilities; remove
trash and debris from parks and public areas; coordinate and schedule volunteer work for parks,
trails, and gardens; maintain and coordinate a schedule of all park events; prepare civic displays
and assist with landscape improvements.
3. Inspect and maintain all playground equipment; perform repairs and maintenance on park facilities
and equipment; ensure safety and functionality of all recreational areas and amenities.
4. Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential
functions; demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or
certifications.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
− Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*Indicates developed after employment)
KNOWLEDGE OF: goals and objectives, policies and procedures, labor market data and
employment trends, workplace safety, general construction, maintenance, and repair, custodial
methods and techniques, grounds maintenance and repair, park and recreation facilities, equipment,
and supplies, agency goals and objectives*, agency policies and procedures.*
SKILL IN: use or operation of (specify), use of mechanics’ tools and equipment, use of bench and/or
hand tools, use of modern office equipment and software, critical thinking, judgment and decision
making.
City of Hillsboro
An Equal Opportunity Employer Page 3 of 3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Employee Name: Dept./Div.: Parks and Recreation
Position Title: Parks and Recreation Laborer Reports To.: Parks and Recreation Director
Civil Service Status: Unclassified Class Title: Not Assigned
Employment Status: Full-Time Class Number: Not Assigned
FLSA Status/Pay: Non-Exempt EEOC Job Group: Service-Maintenance
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ABILITY TO: recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action, exercise
independent judgment and discretion, carry out and interpret instructions, add, subtract, multiply, and
divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages, communicate effectively,
recognize safety warnings, develop and maintain effective working relationship, perform heavy
manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions, travel to and gain access to
work site, demonstrate professionalism, apply management principles to solve agency problems.*
