EQUIPMENT WORKER - LIGHT

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a grounds maintenance position for Greenspace Management with location at various city parks. Responsibilities include operating a 45 HP or smaller mower/tractor, performing litter pickup, trimming, edging, and working with edgers and weed eaters while upholding safety procedures.

Qualifications include reading/writing basic math and six months of equipment operation experience; a CDL may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience operating plant or automotive equipment.
• Grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• May require a valid Class A or B CDL depending on equipment assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a single flail mower, deck mower or tractor (45 HP or less).
• Perform grounds keeping duties including litter pickup, trimming and edging.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment, following safety procedures.
• Assist with chemical spraying and special projects; maintain tools and restrooms.
• Other duties as assigned; essential personnel per policy.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Litter pickup

Equipment operation

Driver's license (CDL)

Education

9–11 years formal schooling

Job description

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

LOCATION: VARIOUS*

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON-FRI: 6:30AM – 3:30PM*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.