Parks/Golf Equipment Operator (Parks)

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Odessa is seeking a general laborer to support maintenance of City parks and golf facilities. This role will operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, perform weed control, mowing, watering, and landscape tasks, and assist with events while ensuring safety standards are followed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 6 months of outdoor work experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Safe and efficient operation of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine operating adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and OSHA MSDS for hazardous chemicals is beneficial.
• Ability to follow standard operating and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor to maintain safe, attractive parks; operate vehicles and equipment as required.
• Use tools and power equipment for weed control, mowing, watering, and trimming landscape elements.
• Operate a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including trucks and backhoes.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment and report mechanical problems.
• Clean up trash, debris, and restrooms; assist with park and golf course maintenance as directed.
• Maintain logs and records for vehicle use, inspections, and daily trips; conduct start/end of day checks.
• Ensure safety zones and work areas comply with rules and regulations; monitor ongoing projects.
• Assist with setup/cleanup for special events; cross-train in various skills as needed.
• Interact courteously with the public and City staff; maintain confidentiality of work-related information.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Site safety management

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months outdoor work experience

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Department: Parks Reports to: Designated Supervisor

Summary

Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks; operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs general labor tasks to maintain safe, attractive, and user-friendly City parks; operates a variety of vehicles and specialized equipment to maintain park facilities, golf courses, grounds, sports fields, playgrounds, and public areas; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Uses specialized tools and power equipment to perform park maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, watering, and trimming trees and landscape elements.
• Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, material spreaders, plows and scrapers, aerifiers, man lifts, and front-end loaders.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance work and adjustments on equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Cleans up trash, debris, and restrooms.
• Repairs and maintains parks and golf course as directed; hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites.
• Maintains truck usage logs, truck inspection forms, maintenance records, and daily trip reports; inspects vehicles at start and end of work day.
• Controls ongoing work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Assists with setup and cleanup for special events; cross-trains in a variety of skills; maintains and operates vehicles and equipment according to Parks department standards.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months of related outdoor work experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Operation and maintenance methods and standards for parks equipment and specialized vehicles.
• OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Making routine operating adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.
• Controlling work sites, and establishing effective safety zones.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

License and certification requirements:

A valid Texas State Driver's License is required.

Physical demands and working environment:

Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects, use hands to operate equipment; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; may work on slippery and uneven surfaces and are exposed to loud noise, odors, and dirt. City approved safety shoes must be worn.