Parks Grounds Assistant (Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, this position performs minor maintenance, minor construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities. The purpose of the Parks Grounds Assistant is to under minimal supervision, perform minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work
Knowledge of minor construction.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to operate power tools.
Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
One (1) year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.
If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver License for those vehicles.
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists.
Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing Custodial and/or janitorial services in a park like setting.
Experience with park ground custodial equipment as it relates to the position such as litter sticks, power washers, backpack blower, and chemical dispensers, etc.
Experience assessing and reporting condition of park or work area for items such as cleanliness, damages, and/or safety issues.
Experience with responsibilities for the operation of fleet vehicles such as pre-trip inspection, gas card use, and/or reporting damages.
Experience working with volunteer groups.
Experience mowing in a commercial capacity.
Basic computer skills to check and reply to emails, complete work orders and timesheets.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.