Laborer (Seasonal Temporary)

City of Houston • 25840 FM 1485/New Caney, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a seasonal Laborer to join its Greenspace Maintenance team. The department’s mission is to build a sustainable community and enhance urban quality of life by maintaining safe parks and providing affordable programming.

The Laborer maintains park grounds and facilities, may use small lawn and garden power tools, and may maintain Nature Center exhibits, including cleaning fish tanks and snake cages. The role requires reporting problems or hazardous conditions that could affect public safety. The work location varies, and candidates are responsible for providing their own safety shoes. Working conditions include routine exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture or wetness, unpleasant air conditions, soiled materials, and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

This is a seasonal temporary position. No experience is required. Applicants need fundamental reading, writing, and oral-instruction-following abilities, generally acquired through up to eight years of formal schooling. A valid Texas Class C driver’s license may be required, along with compliance with the City of Houston’s driving policy. Applicants able to work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts are preferred. Selection may involve application review and/or interview. The position is identified as safety-impact; it is subject to random drug testing, and new hires and rehires must pass pre-employment drug testing and are subject to a physical examination and verification of application information.

Requirements

• Fundamental ability to read, write, and follow simple oral instructions, generally acquired through up to eight years of formal schooling.
• No experience is required.
• May require a valid Texas Class C driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s driving policy (AP 2-2).
• Candidates are responsible for providing their own safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, subject to the stated qualification and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park grounds by picking up litter and debris.
• Perform basic cleaning of park facilities and monitor restroom supplies.
• May operate small lawn and garden power tools, including backpack blowers, string trimmers, and stick edgers.
• Maintain Nature Center exhibits, including cleaning fish tanks and snake cages.
• Report problems or hazardous conditions that could prevent a safe environment for the public.
• Perform additional assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED