General Maintenance Worker I

City of Austin; United States; Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Temporary - General Maintenance Worker I to provide park grounds maintenance and basic construction tasks. This role supports irrigation and plumbing work as needed and requires willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities include litter removal, restroom service, tool operation, and assisting with public inquiries in a dynamic park environment. One year of related experience is required.

Qualifikationen

• Must have one year of experience in the assigned area.
• Ability to perform manual labor and operate tools.
• Ability to read floor plan sketches and diagrams.
• Strong communication and planning skills.

Aufgaben

• Pick up litter and service restrooms.
• Perform grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate hand tools.
• Operate power tools.
• Assemble and dismantle portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Perform routine cleaning of facilities.
• Operates vehicles.
• Assist the public with questions/concerns.
• Assist with graffiti or paint removal.
• Assist crews with irrigation and plumbing system installation and repairs.
• Perform park grounds maintenance and service areas.
• Perform minor repairs/construction on assigned equipment.

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Leaf blowers

String-line trimmers

Walk-behind curb edgers

Large mowers

Irrigation systems

Jobbeschreibung

About This Position

Job Description:

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Pick up litter and service restrooms.
• Perform grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate hand tools.
• Operate power tools.
• Assemble and dismantle portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Perform routine cleaning of facilities.
• Operates vehicles.
• Assist the public with questions/concerns.
• Assist with graffiti or paint removal.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work.

Knowledge of minor construction.

Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in planning and organizing.

Ability to operate power tools.

Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.

Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have one (1) year of experience in the assigned area.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services in a park‑like setting.
• Experience using hand tools, powers tools, and other maintenance equipment including but not limited to, leaf blowers, string‑line trimmers, walk‑behind curb edgers, and large mowers.
• Experience with minor plumbing repair.
• Experience installing and/or repairing irrigation systems.
• Experience in using cleaning materials.

Other:

Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Compensation Range:

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

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The purpose of the Temporary - General Maintenance Worker I position

is to provide general maintenance services to City of Austin Parkland. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist crews with installation and repairs of irrigation and plumbing systems.
• Perform park grounds maintenance and service various park areas.
• Perform minor repairs/construction on assigned equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty‑five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to work with participants adapting to a variety of conditions such as daily walking, hiking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, swimming, stretching, and reaching in rugged terrain. Tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Ability to work outside in all types of weather and/or inclement conditions, and in confined spaces.

Other Information:

Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for ge