Park Maintenance Aide
About The Position
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Park Maintenance Aide to join its Greenspace Maintenance team. The department’s mission is to build a sustainable community and enhance urban life by providing safe, well-maintained parks and affordable community programming. The aide helps maintain park facilities and grounds, monitors restroom supplies, and reports problems or hazardous conditions. Work locations and workdays and hours vary and are subject to change. The role routinely involves exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture or wetness, unpleasant air conditions, soiled materials, and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.
Requirements
- Very fundamental ability to read, write, and follow simple oral instructions, typically acquired through up to eight years of formal schooling.
- No experience is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2).
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates, in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
- Applicants able to work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts are preferred.
- Experience in ground maintenance is preferred.
- A valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2) are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic cleaning of park facilities.
- Monitor supplies in restrooms.
- Report problems or hazardous conditions to the designated authority.
- Maintain park grounds by picking up litter and debris.
- Perform additional assignments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
