UTILITY WORKER P.R.E.P.-2

City of Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Amarillo seeks a Utility Worker for the P.R.E.P Academy on a part-time basis to assist in maintaining park grounds and City facilities. The role includes attending training courses and completing coursework under general supervision.

Duties include light groundskeeping, cleaning, coordinating with teams, and participating in job readiness and educational activities. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong communication with the public.

Qualifications

• Prior light groundskeeping or custodial experience preferred.
• Regular attendance at classroom sessions organized by the Community Development Department is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning, labor, and maintenance tasks to keep City parks and facilities safe and presentable.
• Collect litter, waste, and debris to support cleanliness and enhance public spaces.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Respond to weather-related conditions and assist with snow/ice removal when needed.
• Participate in special beautification or cross-department projects as directed by supervisor.
• Engage in short-term externships to gain cross-functional knowledge.
• Participate in educational training to improve computer literacy.
• Receive guidance to identify future employment or educational opportunities.
• Participate in job readiness activities, including resume building and interview skills.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and the public.

Skills

Outdoor work

Sound judgment

Communication with public

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Legible writing

Job description

JOB TITLE

Utility Worker - P.R.E.P Academy (Part Time)

JOB CLASS NUMBER

HRL930

PAY GRADE

H-06

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME

Community Development

REPORTS TO

Coming Home Program Coordinator

SUPERVISORY WORK

None

WAGES

$9:00 per hour

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assists in performing job-related tasks and assignments. Duties include caring for and maintaining park grounds and other City of Amarillo facilities. Participants will attend training courses and complete the assigned coursework.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general cleaning, labor, and maintenance tasks to ensure City parks and other City of Amarillo facilities are safe and presentable
• Collect litter, waste, and debris to support cleanliness and enhance the appearance of public spaces across City departments
• Maintain a safe, clean, and cooperative work environment, following all safety protocols and reporting hazards promptly
• Respond to weather-related conditions by participating in clean-up efforts, such as snow and ice removal, when needed
• Participate in special assignments or beautification projects as directed by supervisor
• Engage in short-term externships in other City departments to gain cross-functional knowledge and assist with department-specific duties
• Participate in educational training classes to enhance computer literacy skills
• Receive guidance and support in identifying future employment or educational opportunities aligned with individual strengths and interests
• Participate in job readiness training activities, including resume building, job search, application completion, and interview skill development
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and the public to ensure a positive representation of the City of Amarillo
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in light groundskeeping and custodial duties is preferred. Regular attendance at classroom sessions organized by the Community Development Department is mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment and in inclement weather
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while completing assigned work tasks
• Abillity to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other city employees and the public
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work well with other employees
• Ability to complete simple records
• Ability to write legibly and coherently

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk. Additionally, the employee must have the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee’s work takes place both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions and a dynamic environment that demands sensitivity to change and responsiveness to shifting goals, priorities, and needs. The primary work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with approximately 24 hours of work scheduled each week.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.