PARK MAINTENANCE AIDE

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Park Maintenance Aide to join the Greenspace Maintenance team. The role involves cleaning park facilities, monitoring restroom supplies, and maintaining park grounds by removing litter and debris.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed. The position is a general funds, pay grade 5 role with routine exposure to heat and cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• Performs basic cleaning of park facilities and monitors supplies in restrooms.
• Report any problems or hazardous conditions to the designated authority.
• Maintain Park grounds by picking up litter and debris.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic cleaning of park facilities and monitors supplies in restrooms.
• Report any problems or hazardous conditions to the designated authority.
• Perform additional assignments as required.
• Maintain Park grounds by picking up litter and debris.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Education

Basic reading/writing

Job description

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MAINTENANCE

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 Park Maintenance Aide Position to join its Greenspace Maintenance team.

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Performs basic cleaning of park facilities and monitors supplies in restrooms.
• Report any problems or hazardous conditions to the designated authority.
• Perform additional assignments as required.
• Maintain Park grounds by picking up litter and debris.

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.

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

Must have a valid driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 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.

• Applicants who can workday, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday shifts.
• Applicants that have experience in ground maintenance
• Applicants who have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: Department may administer a skills assessment test.

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.

Pay Grade 5

SALARY INFORMATION: GENERAL FUNDS POSITION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

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.