One (1) year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver License for those vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications/ Preferred Experience:
Experience providing Custodial and/or janitorial services in a park like setting.
Experience with park ground custodial equipment as it relates to the position such as litter sticks, power washers, backpack blower, and chemical dispensers, etc.
Experience assessing and reporting condition of park or work area for items such as cleanliness, damages, and/or safety issues.
Experience with responsibilities for the operation of fleet vehicles such as pre-trip inspection, gas card use, and/or reporting damages.
Experience working with volunteer groups.
Experience mowing in a commercial capacity.
Preferred Skills:
Basic computer skills to check and reply to emails, complete work orders and timesheets.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Other:
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Notes to Candidate:
The purpose of the Parks Grounds Assistant is to under minimal supervision, perform minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.
Work Location: Central Maintenance Complex (CMC) - 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd., Austin, TX 78741
Work/Location Schedule:
Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hours vary depending upon departmental needs.
May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
May be required to work during City emergencies such as extreme weather events.
Salary Range:
$22.05 to 24.26 per hour
Application Instructions/Job Requirements:
Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
Virtual Interviews: APR may conduct virtual interviews.
Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas Class "C" D
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
About This Position
Job Description:
Parks Grounds Assistant
Purpose:
Under close supervision, this position performs minor maintenance, minor construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Picks up litter and services restrooms.
Performs grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
Operates hand tools
Operates power tools
Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
Performs routine cleaning of facilities.
Operates vehicles
Assists the public with questions and/or concerns.
Assists with graffiti or paint removal.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work
Knowledge of minor construction.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to operate power tools.
Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
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