The City of Jamestown is currently filling the following positions. Please make sure to read the job details in full and follow the appropriate instructions.
SUMMER LABORER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual unskilled work involving both heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of work activities. Work is assigned in detail and is subject to direct supervision and inspection by an immediate supervisor. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
- Loads and unloads material and equipment from trucks;
- Spreads sand, gravel and asphalt;
- Assists skilled workers by carrying equipment and tools;
- Carries sand, gravel and cement;
- Digs ditches, mows lawns, trims shrubs, and rakes grass and trash;
- Cleans, paints and washes;
- Assists in the repair and landscaping of areas as assigned;
- Assists is tree trimming and brush removal;
- Cleans culverts, drains and ditches;
- Assists in servicing and cleaning of equipment;
- Assists in laying water, sewer or district heat lines;
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to follow instructions; willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The positions are open to college students who are 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license. No experience or training is required.
A Civil Service application can be completed and returned to the Department of Public Works on the 4th Floor of City Hall. Those hired must pass a drug test as a requirement of employment. There is no written exam required for employment.
RECREATION LEADER (Summer Playground Program)
Job Description
- Interviews and offers employment to Recreation Attendants. Organizes
- Holds pre-program orientation and arranges First Aid/CPR Training for playground employees.
- Plans master schedule of playground program activities for city-wide events/themes.
- Maintains inventory of program equipment and submits equipment needs to Recreation Coordinator.
- Supervises Recreation Attendants at each program site daily.
- Responsible for disciplinary measures, if needed, against Recreation Attendants.
- Keeps records of playground activities and requisitions equipment
- Holds weekly staff meetings to share and discuss questions which arise and suggests improvements in policy.
- Responsible for promotion of city-wide playground program activities.
- Responsible for scheduling Recreation Attendants.
- Meets daily with the Recreation Coordinator to give update on program and any issues.
- Responsible for submitting report at program’s end to the Recreation Coordinator.
- Required to keep Playground Office & Storage Closet in order
- All other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma, or GED, and One (1) year minimum of College Education
Experience
- Previous work experience with children, previous employment in a job involving recreation activities
- One year of responsible experience in athletic, or recreation activities or any equivalent combination of experience.
- Good knowledge of the methods, equipment, and techniques of modern playground and recreation activities; skill in administering first aid; ability to facilitate cooperation of others, especially children; ability to promote, plan, organize, and supervise recreational activities; neat appearance; initiative, reliability; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the job.
To Be Acquired On the Job
- First Aid/CPR training prior to program start
To Apply:
The Civil Service Application required to apply for the job can be obtained:
- At the Parks, Recreation & Conservation Office at Municipal Bldg., 200 East Third Street
- Requested by emailing ciesla@cityofjamestownny.com, or
- Online on the Chautauqua County Government’s website: co.chautauqua.ny.us
Inquiries for more information may be made to (716) 483-7523.
RECREATION ATTENDANT (Summer Playground Program)
Job Description
- Supervises the use of all playground apparatus and equipment to insure maximum safety
- Plans daily schedules of playground activities
- Teaches and officiates at athletic events such as baseball, kickball, football, basketball, and other competitions
- Teaches and supervises playground and recreation activities such as volleyball, mancala, checkers, horseshoes, and a wide variety of games
- Promotes and manages athletic teams and assists in organizing leagues for city-wide contests
- Promotes a wide variety of recreation activities such as nature study, handicraft and art projects, story-telling, dramatic clubs, dancing
- Enforces playground safety rules and administers first aid
- Keeps records of playground and recreation activities and requisitions equipment
- Attends staff meetings to share and discuss questions which arise and suggests improvements in policy
- All other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma, or GED
- New York State Driver’s License
Experience
- Good knowledge of the methods, equipment, and techniques of modern playground and recreation activities; ability to facilitate cooperation of others, especially children; ability to promote, plan, organize, and supervise recreational activities; neat appearance; initiative, reliability; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the job
To Be Acquired On the Job
- First Aid/CPR training prior to program start
To Apply:
The Civil Service Application required to apply for the job can be obtained:
- At the Parks, Recreation & Conservation Office at City Hall, 200 East Third Street
- Requested by emailing ciesla@cityofjamestownny.com, or
- Online on the Chautauqua County Government’s website: co.chautauqua.ny.us
Inquiries for more information may be made to (716) 483-7523.
