SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Ground Maintenance worker in Greenspace Management to support park upkeep and grounds maintenance. You will perform routine tasks and operate equipment such as mowing units, edgers, chainsaws, and rototillers to keep parks safe and attractive.

Requirements include a valid Texas driver's license, reading and basic math skills, and at least six months of experience. The role is full-time, on-site, with a 6:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule, and veteran preference applies

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow simple instruction.
• Six months of working experience are required.
• Requires a valid Texas driver's license.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine tasks related to ground maintenance operations.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as riding mowing units, lawn mowers, edger, chainsaw, and rototiller.
• Perform work as team member, or individually as necessary to meet work requirements.
• Assist with park maintenance quality inspections. Report problems and/or hazardous conditions to designated authority.
• Perform work prepping special events, training, and other park activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

9-11 years formal schooling

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Edger

Chainsaw

Rototiller

Job description

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM:

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION:

GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION:

GROUND MAINTANANCE

LOCATION:

VARIOUS*

WORKDAYS & HOURS:

MON. - FRI.: 6:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.*

* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• This individual will perform a variety of routine tasks related to ground maintenance operations.
• May operate and maintain various pieces of equipment such as riding mowing units, lawn mowers, edger, chainsaw, and rototiller.
• Perform work as team member, or individually as necessary to meet work requirements.
• Assist with park maintenance quality inspections. Report problems and/or hazardous conditions to designated authority.
• Perform work prepping special events, training, and other park activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.

EDUCATION 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 Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 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 that can work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Applicants who have grounds maintenance experience are preferred.

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.