Caretaker

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Caretaker to perform grounds maintenance for county parks, equipment and facilities under general supervision. You will operate tractors and other small equipment to maintain park appearance, assist with events, and respond during emergencies.

This is a full-time role with 4-10 hour shifts, outdoors in varying weather. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of grounds maintenance experience; knowledge of tools, safety practices, and ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• One year of experience in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of general construction tools and equipment with safe work practices.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate maintenance equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to diffuse escalating situations.
• Operate a smartphone/tablet to inspect equipment and submit work orders.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand and power tools in park landscape maintenance work.
• Clean and maintain facilities including park restrooms, pavilions and grounds.
• Assist with special events and routine group reservations (tables, chairs, equipment).
• Respond during natural disasters and/or times of emergencies.

Skills

General tools & safety

Heavy manual labor

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Conflict de-escalation

Tech for field work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Caretaker General Summary:

Under General Supervision, perform duties related to grounds maintenance of county parks, equipment and facilities. Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks involving the maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities and equipment. Operate tractors, vehicles and other small equipment to maintain park appearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in park landscape maintenance work.
• Clean and maintain facilities including park restrooms, pavilions and grounds such as litter and trash pick up.
• Assist with special events and routine group reservations such as setting up tables, chairs and equipment.
• May assist in other sections of the department as necessary; is required to respond during natural disasters and/or times of emergencies.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance and operating mowing equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general construction tools and equipment with safe work practices.
• The ability to perform heavy manual labor, learn to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the work day.
• Ability to diffuse escalating situations.
• Ability to operate a smartphone and tablet to inspect equipment and submit work orders and safety issues.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Our parks are open 365 days of the year. The Parks Department works 4-10 hour shifts. Hours/days may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend, evening hours or holidays will be required during special events or in times of emergency response/preparedness.

Location:

• PCT 2

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to: Foreman or Park Manager
  Supervises: None

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).
• Some exposure to mechanical, electrical and explosive hazards, dust, toxic and chemicals, and confined space work, using proper safety precautions.
• This is a physically active position which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires moderate physical exertion and exposure to dangerous tools and equipment and hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.