Spur Staffing is looking for a dedicated Lawn Care worker, committed to providing a clean and fun environment for the Decatur Municipality. Decatur Municipality is seeking a professional with a work ethic, problem solving and interpersonal relations skills with a desire to invoke positive change in the Decatur Municipality.  The ideal worker will understand the importance of appearance of the City Parks and related areas. Work will be completed under direct supervision of an appointed supervisor, however, there is some leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative.

Skills required:

* be able to work within a noisy environment, subject to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts

* Know the importance of using proper safety equipment such as glasses, gloves, and hearing protection 

* Be able to handle the heat, working outside for extended periods of time

* Be able to stand, stoop and squat for periods of time

* Be able to push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds

Major Duties Include But Not Limited To:

* Planting, watering, fertilizing, cultivating, and mowing grass

* Trimming fence lines and banks of drainage ditches

* Collecting litter and debris Emptying park garbage cans and hauling waste to the city dump

* Applying pesticides under close supervision

* Using hand tools such as picks, shovels, and rakes Operating power equipment including chainsaws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, backhoes and field painters

* Inventory management of Parks and Recreation areas, informing the supervisor of any needed repairs and/or maintenance

* Cleaning, weeding, mulching, and watering flower beds General maintenance of flower beds and shrubbery such as cleaning the flowers, and pruning shrubbery

* Cleaning and painting concession stands, field houses and related parks and recreation facilities

* Repairing windows, doors, plumbing, and other fixtures Performing general manual labor in the installation of water lines, irrigation systems, fencing, flag poles benches and picnic tables 

* Work on mounds and related components of athletic fields Loosening, leveling and maintaining levels of dirt in infields and baselines Preparing playing fields with paint and marble dust Installing and maintaining soccer goals, outdoor basketball posts, football posts, ,bleachers, gates, fences, backstops and netting Repairing worn areas of play by cultivating new grass

Uniform: Decatur will provide uniform requirements once hired.

Status: Part-time / Up to 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $10.00 p/hour

What are the benefits of joining Spur?

-Get paid weekly via direct deposit

-Participate in an employee benefits program

-Gain unlimited access to free online training opportunities

Spur Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.