Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, NV
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 00244
Department: Athletics & Leisure Services
Opening Date: 05/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of a similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
DEFINITION Under the direction of the Senior Services Supervisor and others in charge, is responsible for packaging the meals, set up of delivery truck and the delivery of homebound meals.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Essential functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2. Provide homebound meal delivery to seniors 60 years of age and older who are disabled.
3. Assis in preparation of homebound meals at designated times along with preparation of frozen meals for the weekend and holidays.
4. Report meal counts daily and keep homebound route information updated daily.
5. Collect homebound donations.
6. Maintain temperature of meals and safety inspections records.
7. Fuel vehicle as needed.
8. Perform General, routine vehicle checks on fluids, tires, windows and vacuuming the cab.
9. Maintain the general appearance of the vehicle, washing and spraying out the food bins.
10. Assist in the implementation of programs as necessary.
11. Assist in setup, and/or cleanup of Senior Center when needed.
12. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
13. Follow all applicable traffic and vehicular safety rules and regulations.
14. Positive attitude, polite and professional.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain confidentiality of clients served.
2. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactory perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices.
• Traffic and vehicular laws in the State of Nevada and Utah.
• City streets.
• Basic first aid and safety practices.
• Safety procedures as they relate to maintaining vehicles.

Ability to:

• Read maps and locate addresses.
• Handle emergency situations and reporting such to Senior Center.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and employees.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

Experience, Education and Training:
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
License or Certificate: Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
COMPETENCIES:

• Active listening - Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of their interest. When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.
• Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of ambiguity. They understand and use change management techniques to help ensure smooth transitions.
• Conflict Management - Effective performers recognize that conflict can be a valuable part of the decision-making process. They are comfortable with healthy conflict and support and manage differences of opinion. They thwart destructive competition or friction and use consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues.
• Creativity - Effective performers generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions. They challenge pre-existing conceptions and offer alternatives. They find new ways to look at old problems. They encourage others to challenge old assumptions and try innovative improvements.
• High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
• Organizing and Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.
• Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They are able to utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.

Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work is performed under the following conditions:
Physical Requirements :
Work is generally performed outdoors subject to extreme weather conditions while delivering meals with some work indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Physical exertion is present due to frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, sitting, twisting, or standing for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity required; audiovisual and linguistic acuity requirements. Must carry/lift/push or pull loads of up to 25 lbs.
Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing.
The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.