Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Public Grounds Laborer Job at City Of Charleston, Charleston, WV

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  • City Of Charleston
  • Charleston, WV

Job Description

Position Title: Public Grounds Laborer

Department: Public Grounds
Location: 1 Twilight Drive, Charleston, WV
Number of Open Positions: 4
Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Hours per Week: 35
Business/Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Starting Pay Rate: $12.00/hour

General Description

This position supports a variety of community, recreational, cultural, and special event programs hosted by the City of Charleston. It is designed for youth ages 16-20 and is supervised under established procedures.

The program employment period is from June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025 , with potential extensions based on departmental needs and employee availability.

Responsibilities, Tasks, and Projects

  • Picking up litter in public areas

  • Weeding, mulching, and plant maintenance

  • Operating landscaping equipment such as:

    • Weed trimmers

    • Lawn mowers

    • Leaf blowers

  • Collecting and changing trash bags

  • Performing other manual labor duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age

  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work

  • Ability to:

    • Lift up to 60 pounds

    • Walk for 6+ hours per day

    • Kneel, bend, and perform physical tasks comfortably

    • Work outdoors in hot and rainy weather conditions

  • Must bring own lunch, sunscreen, and insect repellent

Dress Code

Employees must wear clothing appropriate for manual labor:

  • Boots or durable sneakers

  • Long jeans or work pants

  • T-shirts (long or short sleeved) with no political or inappropriate graphics/text

  • High-visibility safety vest will be provided by Public Grounds

Additional Qualifications

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Must be proficient in reading and speaking English to:

    • Follow safety instructions

    • Interact with coworkers and supervisors

  • Must comply with all City of Charleston guidelines, policies, and procedures

Note

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Supervisors and department heads may assign additional tasks as necessary. The City reserves the right to modify this description at any time for lawful business reasons. This posting does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Charleston, WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer . In accordance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with management.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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