Maintenance Worker - Streets

City of Katy • Katy, TX

5d

About The Position

The City of Katy is accepting applications and resumes for the position of Maintenance Worker for our Streets Department. SUMMARY: Performs general landscaping duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Operating basic landscaping equipment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Following instructions
• Safety policies, procedures, and practices
• This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of landscape irrigation systems, including repair, service and/or installation

Responsibilities

• Trims trees and bushes
• Cleans gutters
• Mows and edges grass
• Applies fertilizer and mulch
• Sprays weeds
• Collects trash
• Participates in City-wide emergency response
• Clears debris from accidents and weather events
• Posts advisory and warning signs, conducts traffic control as necessary
• Performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees