Building & Grounds Assistant (Northwest Recreation Center/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

23h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Building & Grounds Assistant is to perform custodial, minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City operated buildings, grounds, parks, and recreation areas.

Requirements

Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.
Skill in learning simple tasks.
Skill in operating power tools.
Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and write English.
Knowledge of equipment used in janitorial, grounds keeping, or other related work.
Ability to train others.
Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
One (1) year experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services.
If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.
Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues; and tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement.
Ability to adapt to a variety of conditions such as daily walking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, stretching and reaching; and frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities.
Work outdoors in any and all types of weather and/or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces.
Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists.

Nice To Haves

Experience with general and minor building maintenance, to include routine carpentry, plumbing, stripping and buffing floors.
Experience with professional grounds maintenance equipment, to include use of leaf blowers, string-line trimmers, walk behind curb edger(s) and lawn mowers.
Experience with computers and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Clean building interiors.
Mix, stir, and pour chemicals.
Perform grounds maintenance.
Perform minor building maintenance and repair.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
Set-up and tear-down exhibit halls and ballrooms in compliance with applicable local codes and procedures, ensuring the specifications and needs for each event are met.
Perform minor construction work such as erecting partitions, building or tearing down walls, painting, building or erecting storage shed.
Perform routine administrative duties, complete forms, and prepare reports.
Maintain inventory of materials and supplies, making purchases when needed.
Handle and account for cash.
Train new employees to perform basic job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.