Parks Grounds Assistant (Multiple/Athletics/Austin Parks & Recreation)

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement security

Transit options

Wellness programs

Career growth

Modern workspaces

Job summary

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Parks Grounds Assistant to support grounds maintenance at city parks and recreational facilities. You will perform litter control, routine maintenance, tool operation, and assist with events and graffiti removal on park grounds.

Willingness to work with the public and to travel between sites, with a schedule that may include evenings or special events. A valid Texas driver license may be required for vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.
• Must possess knowledge of grounds keeping processes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Picks up litter and services restrooms.
• Performs grounds keeping and maintenance tasks.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Performs routine cleaning of facilities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety practices

Communication

Planning & organizing

Customer service

Reading diagrams

Tools

Power tools

Equipment operation

Vehicle operation

Skid Steers

Tractors

Job description

About This Position

Job Description: Parks Grounds Assistant Purpose: Under close supervision, this position performs minor maintenance, minor construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Picks up litter and services restrooms.
• Performs grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operates hand tools
• Operates power tools
• Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Performs routine cleaning of facilities.
• Operates vehicles
• Assists the public with questions and/or concerns.
• Assists with graffiti or paint removal.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work
• Knowledge of minor construction.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to operate power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.

Licenses and Certifications Required

If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver License for those vehicles.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining, mowing and servicing sport athletic fields.
• Experience with concrete and forms.
• Experience driving a truck and trailer combination, and other utility vehicles such as Gators, EZGO’s and similar equipment.
• Experience using skid steers, tractors, implements, and large area mowers.
• Experience maintaining open areas such as disc golf course areas.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with computer/tablet to include logging into network, sending/receiving emails, use of work order systems, and use of Microsoft TEAMS.

Other

Ability to travel to multiple work sites throughout the workday.

Notes to Candidate

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

The purpose of this Parks Grounds Assistant position is to assist in the maintenance of the City of Austin sports fields and disc golf courses.

Other relevant duties include but are not limited to: Perform sports field and grounds keeping maintenance tasks. Drive a truck and trailer combo. Perform park grounds maintenance tasks such as litter abatement, removing down tree limbs, removing paint and graffiti, servicing special events and other duties as assigned. Operates department maintenance equipment, and hand tools Performs safety inspections and addresses deficits. Drives City of Austin service vehicles. Assist the general public with questions/concerns.

Driving Requirement

This position requires a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite to be considered for a driving position; applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty‑six (36) months.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty‑five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues; and tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Ability to adapt to a variety of conditions such as daily walking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, stretching and reaching; and frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities. Work outdoors in any and all types of weather and/or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists.

Other Information

Posting Guidelines: APR reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: APR work site locations are tobacco‑free. Use of tobacco products and/or e‑cigarettes is not permitted on any APR work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Salary

$22.15 - $24.37 per hour

Work Hours

Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weekends may be required. May be required to work during special events and occasional holidays. May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events

Work Location

Krieg Softball Complex - 515 S Pleasant Valley Road

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