EQUIPMENT WORKER - LIGHT

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston’s Greenspace Management seeks an Equipment Worker (Light) to maintain city parks and medians, operating small tractors and mowing equipment while following safety protocols. The role involves groundskeeping, litter pickup, edging, and routine maintenance of tools; a CDL may be required for certain equipment, and prior plant or automotive equipment experience is preferred.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, with a pay grade reflecting municipal pay scales; the department

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral or basic written instructions.
• Six months of experience operating plant or automotive equipment.
• May be required to have a valid Class A or B CDL and comply with driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a single flail mower, deck mower or tractor (45 HP or less) on city parks and medians.
• Perform groundskeeping duties including litter pickup, trimming, edging, and push-mowing.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment (edgers, weed eaters) and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with chemical spraying and special projects; maintain and clean equipment, tools, and restrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned; position is essential personnel under Emergency Management Policy.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading & basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

9–11 years formal schooling

Tools

CDL (Class A/B)

Job description

Position Overview

DIVISION

GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION

GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

LOCATION

VARIOUS*

WORKDAYS & HOURS

MON-FRI: 6:30AM - 3:30PM*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD seeks an Equipment Worker (Light) to join its Greenspace Management team. The potential candidate will perform the following:

• Operate and maintain a single flail mower, deck mower or tractor (45 HP or less) on city parks and medians.
• Will perform grounds keeping duties including litter pickup, trimming, edging, and push-mowing.
• Will operate grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., edgers, weed eaters, etc.), always observing and implementing safety procedures.
• Assist with chemical spraying and special projects, as well as maintaining and cleaning equipment, tools, and restrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston's Emergency Management Policy.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

Work Environment

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

Physical Skill

Requires the ability to make fairly complex coordinated and sequenced motor movements in response to quickly changing external stimuli.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

Experience Requirements

Six months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.

License Requirements

May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate.

PREFERENCES

• Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts.
• Grounds Maintenance Experience highly preferred.
• A valid Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 13

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.