PT Ground Maintenance Worker - Parks & Rec (29hrs)

Kingsville, City of•Kingsville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Maintenance Worker performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks on City properties, including parks. Duties include mowing, weed-eating, custodial work, aquatics maintenance, assisting with special events, and maintaining equipment and facilities. The position operates a variety of motorized equipment, including trucks, and uses power and hand tools. Work is performed under immediate supervision and may include after-hours emergency response and assistance to other City divisions. The current hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the employee may be called in to fill in when needed. Weekend work may be assigned, holidays are worked, and extended hours may be required. The position works outdoors in extreme temperature swings and may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, odor, and dust hazards. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and push, pull, or drag up to 100 pounds. All City employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally and may be required to provide services immediately before, during, or immediately after emergencies that threaten the safety of Kingsville residents. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background investigation.

Requirements

At least six months of experience using various power tools and hand tools in construction or maintenance.
Ability to work on call in response to City-related operations.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and read addresses, directions, and signs.
Knowledge of City, state, and federal regulations pertaining to equipment operation in public spaces.
Knowledge of proper techniques and uses for a variety of hand tools and power tools.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment care and safe, skillful equipment operation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and push, pull, or drag up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperature swings and tolerate potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, odor, and dust hazards.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge in turf and athletic field maintenance, including baseball and softball fields.
Experience or knowledge in irrigation.
Experience operating tractors; with approval, may fill in when an operator is unavailable.
Swimming pool maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain park properties and other City properties, including mowing, weed-eating, custodial work, and aquatics maintenance.
Assist with special events and perform other assigned or related work.
Operate motorized equipment, including trucks, and use a variety of power tools.
Cut and remove brush, grass, timber, and other debris from streets, drainage structures, and City property.
Maintain minor equipment and keep storage areas neat and clean.
Use good judgment to work safely and operate equipment properly.
Serve on standby crews for after-hours emergency work as required.
Perform minor carpentry, painting, and concrete work.
Assist other City divisions with City facilities and equipment.
Work on call in response to City-related operations and work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as required.