Maintenance Worker – Urban Wildlife (Temporary)

City of San Antonio • Tx 78227, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for performing manual labor with a focus on implementation of the Urban Wildlife Management Plan within the assigned area. Exercises no supervision. This position is a temporary, "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Work Location -Parks & Recreation Headquarters - 5800 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, Texas 78227 OR -Woodlawn Lake Park - 1103 Cincinnati Ave. 78201 OR -Brackenridge Park - 3700 N. St. Mary’s St. 78209 OR -Elmendorf Lake Park - 3700 W. Commerce St. 78207 At the department's discretion, the work location and days/hours may be subject to change.

Requirements

• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of experience in labor or maintenance.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to walk long distances (5-8 miles a day).
• Experience operating small engine equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, and blowers.
• Experience with vegetation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes maintenance equipment to perform maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning streets, maintaining shrubs and flowers, clearing weeds and brush, mowing and trimming public areas tree maintenance to include trimming/pruning and performing custodial duties in public areas.
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
• Prepares City facilities for various City events.
• Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings, and facilities.
• Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
• Operates tractor mower, dump truck, and other small equipment.
• Loads trucks with sand, gravel, or waste material using a hand shovel, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed