PARK MAINTENANCE AIDE

City of Houston, TX

Houston, TX 77002

$2,760.00 - $2,952.60 a month


Description

POSITION OVERVIEW




APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MAINTENANCE - Grounds Maintenance
WORK LOCATION: LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARK, 25840 FM 1485 NEW CANEY, TX
WORKDAYS & HOURS: VARIOUS*
  • 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 is seeking Park Maintenance Aide Position to join its Greenspace Maintenance team at Lake Houston Wilderness Park. (25840 FM 1485 New Caney, TX).

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
  • Maintain Park grounds by picking up litter, debris, de-weed flowerbeds, and water trees.
  • Performs basic cleaning of park facilities, some custodial duties, and monitors supplies in restrooms.
  • May perform tasks related to collecting and recording payments and fees from customers.
  • May operate small lawn and garden power tools such as backpack blowers, string trimmers, and stick edgers.
  • Maintain the Nature Center exhibits, clean fish tanks and snake cages.
  • Report any problems or hazardous conditions that will prevent a safe environment to the public.
  • Perform additional assignments as required.
  • Candidates will be responsible for their own safety shoes.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Very fundamental levels of ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

  • Applicants who can work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Applicants that have experience in grounds maintenance.
  • Applicants who have a valid Texas Class C driver's license.
**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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 5

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

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-0241.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-0241. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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.


Employer
City of Houston
Address

901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website
https://www.houstontx.gov/

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