Parks Construction Worker I (West Central Community Center)

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Salary: $33,259.20 - $46,716.80 Annually
Location : Parks and Recreation West Central Community Center 4521 John Barrow Road, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: PR-2025-07
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Operations & Improv. Dev.
Opening Date: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Parks and Recreation
Grade: 306

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION & JOB OBJECTIVE

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform construction, repairs, maintenance and equipment operation at City Parks and Recreation facilities.
Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Constructs cement walls, sidewalks, and curbs for new and existing Parks and Recreation facilities, utilizing blueprint guides and specifications; makes cement and concrete repairs for existing facilities.
  2. Performs carpentry and masonry in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of new and existing Parks and Recreation facilities.
  3. Performs welding tasks in installing and repairing Parks and Recreation facilities.
  4. Builds and installs retaining walls for projects utilizing hand and power tools.
  5. Drives a light duty pickup truck and a one ton pickup to transport supplies, equipment and materials to job sites and unloads supplies, equipment, and materials.
  6. Checks fluid levels in vehicles and equipment before operation; transports vehicles and equipment to the Vehicle Maintenance Shop for repairs.
  7. Provides working supervision to Parks Maintenance Workers and part-time employees.
  8. Paints and performs other building and equipment maintenance.
  9. Installs, replaces, and repairs roofing for Parks and Recreation facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature and one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

SECONDARY DUTIES
  1. Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB

The physical demand characteristics and activities indicated below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES

NO

work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more

X
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles

X
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles

X
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades

X
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors

X
work involves balancing, bending, climbing, stooping, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions

X
work involves sitting for long periods of time
X

work involves running, standing, or walking over a long period of time

X
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders

X
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time

X
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time

X
work involves exposure to hazardous conditions
X

work requires near vision (20 inches or less)

X
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)

X
work involves detection of color differences

X
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps

X
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds

X
work involves speaking/talking

X
"For purposes of physical demands, the chart above subsumes the chart below."

Strength Level

Duration of lifting or carrying

Level of Strength

Sedentary work

Seldom lifts up to 10 pounds.

Occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

Frequently lifts an object weighing less than 1 pound.

Constantly lifts objects with no weight.

Spends less than 33% of the average workday standing.
Light work

Seldom lifts up to 11-25 pounds.

Occasionally lifts up to 11-25 pounds.

Frequently lifts 1 - 10 pounds.

Constantly lifts objects with a weight of 1 pound or less.
Medium work

Seldom lifts up to 26-50 pounds.

Occasionally lifts up to 26-50 pounds.

Frequently lifts 11 - 25 pounds.

Constantly lifts objects with a weight of 1 10 pounds.
Heavy work

Seldom lifts up to 51-100 pounds.

Occasionally lifts up 51-100 pounds.

Frequently lifts 26-50 pounds.

Constantly lifts objects with a weight of 11 - 25 pounds.
Very Heavy work

Seldom lifts over 100 pounds.

Occasionally lifts over 100 pounds.

Frequently lifts over 50 pounds.

Constantly lifts objects with a weight over 25 pounds.
City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Vacation
Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate:
Days Per Year
Up to 3 yrs. of service10
3 yrs. to 10 years of service15
10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18
20 yrs. of service and over22
Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.

Discretionary Days

Regular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year. Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows:

Days
If hired January 1 through March 303
If hired April 1 through June 302
If hired July 1 through September 301
If hired October 1 through December 310
Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.

Sick Leave

Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.

Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.

Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.

Funeral Leave

Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days (four (4) for out-of-state funerals) with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.

Longevity Pay

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.

01

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature?
02

If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
03

Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience?
04

If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
05

Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.)
06

How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
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Location:
Little Rock
Job Type:
PartTime

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