We’re Hiring! Seasonal Mowing

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Employee-Property Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Highway Department

STATUS: Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY: Maintains Town Property

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Operates power mowers both riding and walk-behind.
• Operates other power equipment associated with mowing.
• Performs some hand work associated with mowing and leaf collection.
• Transports mowers to job site using town vehicle and trailer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
• Knowledge of the functions of power equipment related to mowing.
• Knowledge of the daily maintenance requirements of mowing equipment.
• Knowledge of the work hazards and safety practices of using power equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting of heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions (e.g., working on and around power equipment. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, boots, goggles, gloves or shields.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the job.
  • Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Hampshire for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.