Maintenance Worker - Parks

City of Longview; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

11 paid holidays

15 sick days

Emergency Leave

Longevity Pay

Texas Municipal Retirement System 2:1

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Longview is seeking a physically able worker for full-time utility and grounds maintenance tasks. You will operate trucks and equipment, assist with parks, fields, and facilities, and complete required logs while adhering to safety rules.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver license, and be willing to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor and operate equipment as assigned.
• Learn and assist in maintenance of parks, facilities, and grounds.
• Complete daily logs and reports.
• Follow safety regulations and report hazards.
• Respond to emergencies as directed.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Description

Performs manual labor, unskilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment for a wide variety of job functions in various City departments, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Performs manual labor, unskilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment for a wide variety of job functions in various City departments, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of manual labor, unskilled and semi-skilled equipment operation; learns to maintain parks, trails, athletic fields, grounds and facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.

Performs maintenance tasks and general labor work within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Learns to assist in the repair and maintenance of parks, fields, playgrounds, trails, irrigation, custodial work and infrastructure; maintains landscaping and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris; digs and fills holes.

Learns to paint/chalk athletic fields.

Cleans and maintains City parks and restroom facilities; learns to make minor facility repairs.

Learns traffic control functions; follows safety regulations in all work sites.

Learns to operate and maintain specialized vehicles, tools and equipment; cleans and assists with maintenance work on tools and equipment.

Performs warehouse duties when assigned to include, but not limited to, counting inventory, processing purchase order, accepting shipments, etc.

Completes required daily logs and reports.

Learns to utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.

Responds to emergencies as directed.

Increases ability to perform a variety of work tasks and maintenance procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one year of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment; requires constant physical efforts, and ability to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be available to work rotating weekly evening shifts and weekend day/night shifts.

All Full-time Employees Receive

• 15 vacation days


• 11 paid holidays


• 15 sick days


• Emergency Leave


• Longevity Pay

Retirement Plan

Employees participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. with a two to one match.

Insurance

Medical, dental, and life insurance is offered.

Cafeteria Plan

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

The City of Longview offers 100% reimbursement of approved college tuition and required fees (excluding books) to employees involved in occupation related courses on a degree plan.