LABORER (SEASONAL TEMPORARY)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Houston seeks a Seasonal Laborer to join Greenspace Maintenance in HPARD. You will maintain park grounds, pick up litter, perform basic cleaning of facilities, and operate small lawn tools as needed. Work locations vary across Houston with day-to-night shifts and weekend work possible.

No prior experience is required. Basic reading and writing skills are sufficient, and a Texas Class C driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing at a basic level.
• No prior experience required.
• May require Texas Class C driver's license.
• Ability to work day, evening, night and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park grounds by picking up litter and debris.
• Perform basic cleaning of park facilities and monitor restroom supplies.
• Operate small lawn tools such as backpack blowers, string trimmers, and edgers.
• Maintain Nature Center exhibits, clean tanks and cages.
• Report safety hazards and additional duties as needed.
• Candidates must provide their own safety shoes.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Follow simple instructions

Shift flexibility

Education

Basic education up to 8 years

Tools

Lawn power tools

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Position Overview

• SEASONAL********

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION

GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION

GROUND MAINTENANCE

WORK LOCATION

Various

WORKDAYS & HOURS

VARIOUS

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 is seeking a Laborer (Seasonal) to join its Greenspace Maintenance team.

• Maintain park grounds by picking up litter, debris.
• Performs basic cleaning of park facilities and monitors supplies in restrooms.
• May operate small lawn and garden power tools such as: backpack blowers, string trimmers, and stick edgers.
• Maintain the Nature Center exhibits, clean fish tanks and snake cages.
• Report any problems or hazardous conditions that will prevent a safe environment to the public.
• Perform additional assignments as required.
• Candidates will be responsible for their own safety shoes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Very fundamental levels of ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling.

Experience Requirements

No experience is required.

License Requirements

May require a valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Applicantswho can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday shifts.

• 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

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 3

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.