Job Description

Position Information

Under supervision, performs a variety of routine unskilled manual labor; drives vehicles; and performs related work as required.

Temporary positions are not benefited positions.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at:

Minimum Qualifications

Six months experience in performing manual labor.

License Or Certificate

A valid driver\'s license is required at the time of appointment.
Ideal Candidate

Will have experience in:

• Light landscaping
• Weed abatement
• Traffic control and flagging
• Safe work practices

And will have the ability to:

• Understand and follow directions
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Work safely in a construction environment
• Interact with coworkers and the general public in a respectful and cooperative manner

Conditions of Employment

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. The $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and be deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Temporary hourly employees are exempt employees. \xe2\x80\x9cTemporary hourly employee\xe2\x80\x9d means position is not to exceed six (6) months. Temporary Hourly employees are \xe2\x80\x9cat will\xe2\x80\x9d employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Retired PERS (Public Employees\' Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775/687-4200 to check for yearly updates.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

What Happens Next

All resumes will be reviewed and applicants who have the most potential for success in the position will be contacted for an interview with the Washoe County Community Services Department.

HOW TO APPLY After reviewing and verifying that you have met the minimum Qualifications for the position, you are requested to submit a resume, letter of interest and any additional documents you wish to provide to Laura Rose at .

Submit your information by email no later than by the deadline as listed on the announcement: Until Further Notice

Questions? Contact: Laura Rose

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

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