Maintenance Tech

Discovery Green Conservancy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Discovery Green Conservancy in Houston is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician responsible for the care and upkeep of the park. The role includes general landscape maintenance, custodial tasks, and equipment operation. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and be able to work in various weather conditions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and participation in a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year of landscape and/or janitorial experience required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Provide general landscape care and maintenance.
• Perform routine custodial maintenance.
• Interact with park visitors in a courteous manner.

Skills

Landscape care

Custodial maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school / GED

Tools

Landscape power equipment

Job description

Job Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to Maintenance Manager

Working under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Tech provides day-to-day care and upkeep of the park.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide general landscape care and maintenance
• Care for and maintain all plant beds and their surrounding landscapes
• Mowing, string trimming, weeding, mulching, raking, sweeping, pruning, planting, and other related duties
• Perform routine custodial maintenance, including thorough cleaning throughout the day and regular deep cleaning, disinfecting, graffiti removal, replenishment of supplies, and monitoring and emptying of trash in public and office restrooms
• Provide general waste management care of park grounds, removing all litter
• Empty trash and recycling cans and transport them to the collection areas
• Clean all paths, entrances, bench seats, perimeter, and other hard surface areas
• Operate various types of equipment, including a utility vehicle
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair
• Assist in the preparation, setup, and breakdown of events as needed
• Cooperate with other staff within the department and other department personnel in completing assigned tasks
• Interact with park visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Display initiative and dependability while working alone or alongside staff

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• High school / GED preferred
• 1 year of landscape and/or janitorial experience required
• Basic knowledge and experience with landscape power equipment
• Basic knowledge and experience with electrical and plumbing is a plus
• Must be able to work in a team environment, following directions, and completing assigned tasks
• Must be able to work under pressure and remain calm and courteous
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of regularly scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as needed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor daily in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time
• This position takes place outdoors, under all weather conditions

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability paid by Discovery Green Conservancy. Employees can participate in our 401k retirement plan.