SEMI-SKILLED LABORER - Grounds & Landscaping

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston's HAS Maintenance division seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer in Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance to operate minor equipment and perform manual tasks supporting Opening Day Fresh aims across airport assets.

Requires ability to read and follow basic instructions, six months of experience, and a valid Texas Class C driver's license. Work Sundays through Thursdays, with shift rotations; candidates must obtain required security badges within six months.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions (9–11 years schooling).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment.
• Performs minor fence repairs.
• Operates power and hand tool equipment.
• Operates zero turn mower, push mower, weed eater.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
• Monitors inventory control.
• Trash & debris removal from boulevards, terminals, and other public spaces.
• Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

Education

9–11 years formal schooling

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Mowing equipment

Weed eater

Zero-turn mower

Job description

Division/ Section: HAS - Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance

Workdays & Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00pm to 6:30am.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of the Houston Airports (HAS) Maintenance business unit is to effectively deliver self-performed, and contracted, maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the Semi-Skilled Laborer in the Horticulture& Grounds Maintenance section of the Houston Airport System is to safely and efficiently operate minor equipment to perform a series of manual activities and tasks supporting the goal of "Opening Day Fresh" by prolonging the life and aesthetic beauty of airport's owned assets through effective, efficient, and proactive maintenance.

“Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Semi-Skilled Laborer responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to

• Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment, i.e. housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles
• Performs minor fence repairs
• Operates power and hand tool equipment
• Operates zero turn mower, push mower, weed eater
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations
• Monitors inventory control
• Trash & debris removal from boulevards, terminals, and other public spaces
• Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The 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 significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions 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 months of working experience are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

• The availability to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends and holidays preferred
• Any experience with using minor Mowing and Power equipment
• 2 years of experience utilizing weed eating & zero turn mower operation equipment.

**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. **

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if it is a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 6

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.

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.