Summary

Responsible for assisting with general park and public grounds maintenance to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

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  Operates light to medium equipment such as various types of mowers, backhoes, skidsteers, dump trucks, loaders and tractors with implements to perform various tasks.
• Performs various duties using chain saws, weed-eaters, sod cutters, utility vehicles, field groomers, painters, sprayers and hand tools.
• Inspects equipment, park structures and playgrounds for safety compliance.
• Performs minor construction and park facility repairs using skilled trade practices.
• Assists crew in coordinating day to day tasks with crew.
• Inspects equipment and performs minor maintenance activities and report exceptional problems to the supervisor.
• Performs work to ensure appropriate and timely completion of maintenance.
• Responds to after hour callouts for high water, storm damage, and ice and snow removal/control.
• Performs operational support for special events.
• May operate hand tools to heavy, complex equipment and is responsible for training of subordinate staff.
• Assists in training full time, seasonal, and contract in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on the job or individual instruction.
• Performs custodial duties to park restrooms, pavilions, concessions, and other park areas.
• Responsible for ensuring all parks and public grounds are maintained to Park Maintenance standards of safety and aesthetics.
• Performs general maintenance and construction of parks including, but not limited to mowing, trimming, litter control, playground maintenance, and tree work.
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

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  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of experience in ground maintenance, athletic maintenance, or irrigation experience

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather
• Ability to work a rotating work schedule including nights and weekends

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Preference may be given to applicants that possess a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide License
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and installation, fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment related to grounds maintenance
• Commercial Driver License

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment
• Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Applicators License within 18 months of employment
• Must be able to move or lift objects of 50lbs. or more, as necessary
• Must be able to work a rotating work schedule, including nights and weekends

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

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  Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:

• Standing: E
• Sitting: I
• Walking: E
• Lifting: E
• Carrying: M
• Pushing/Pulling: M
• Overhead Work: M
• Fine Dexterity: M
• Kneeling: M
• Crouching: M
• Crawling: I
• Bending: M
• Twisting: M
• Climbing: M
• Balancing: E
• Vision: E
• Hearing: E
• Talking: E
• Video Display: I

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of computers, hand tools, and light to heavy equipment.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside and inside during the work year; requires work in high and low temperature and humidity; requires exposure to vibration, noise, chemical contact and extensive exposure to dust, fuel and fumes; also requires shift work and the operation of a motor vehicle.