Semi-Skilled Laborer

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer for the Carpentry, Light Construction and Heavy Construction teams at 6200 Wheeler St., Houston. You will perform basic maintenance, fabrication, painting, and equipment service across facilities and trails, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Requirements include six months of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, basic arithmetic abilities.
• 6 months of working experience required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license per policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment.
• Assist carpentry, light construction, and heavy construction tasks.
• Operate power and hand tools and monitor inventory control.

Education

9 to 11 years of formal schooling

Job description

Position Overview

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN: 39386

DIVISION: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT

Section: Carpentry, Light Construction, Heavy Construction

LOCATION: 6200 Wheeler St., Houston, Texas 77023

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON. - FRI.: 6:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.*

Subject to change

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 the mission, HPARD is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer for our Light Construction, Heavy Construction, and Carpentry Team.

Carpentry

This individual will perform basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, i.e., housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation. Operate power and hand tool equipment. Perform painting, roofing, and carpentry activities. May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Monitor inventory control. Perform additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

Light Construction

This individual will perform basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, i.e., housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation. Operate power and hand tool equipment. Will assist Light Construction shop with general laborer duties. Perform painting, roofing, and carpentry activities. May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Monitor inventory control. Carpentry

Heavy Construction

This individual will perform basic maintenance and repairs to structural trail work, installation of bollards, barricades, and car stops. Operate small equipment such as chain saws, mason saws, jackhammers, drills, gasoline tampers, and other hand tool equipment. May work with different types of materials (such as Granite, Mill Asphalt, Field Dirt, etc.). May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Monitor inventory control. Perform additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

This position is designated among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to extreme weather conditions such as heat/cold, moisture and air pollution. Periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instruction as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

Experience Requirements

Six (6) months of working experience are required.

License Requirements

Requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

• 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 that can work: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holiday Shifts
• Applicants who have building, grounds or preventative maintenance experience.
• Willing to work in all types of working environments and conditions, both indoor & outdoor.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

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.

Salary Information

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

Pay Grade 6

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.