SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (GS)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Houston Parks and Recreation Department as a Semi-Skilled Laborer, where you will contribute to maintaining beautiful parks and enhancing urban life. This role involves performing essential ground maintenance tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring parks are ready for community activities. The position demands physical endurance and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. If you are passionate about community service and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values sustainability and quality in urban life!

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and perform physical tasks.
• Six months of experience in grounds maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks related to ground maintenance operations.
• Operate and maintain various equipment for park maintenance.

Skills

Ground Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Physical Endurance

Education

9 to 11 years of formal schooling

Tools

Riding Mowers

Chainsaws

Rototillers

Job description

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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 this mission, HPARD seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer to join its Greenspace Management team. The potential candidate will play a key role in:

• 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 a 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.
• May oversee probationers and temporary employees.
• 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.

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). Applicants that can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts and 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

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.