Parks Grounds Assistant (North Daily/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Park, KS

4d•$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 City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

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.
Ability to travel to more than one work location
Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues; and tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement.
Ability to adapt to a variety of conditions such as daily walking, climbing, standing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, running, bending, crawling, stretching and reaching; and frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities.
Work outdoors in any and all types of weather and/or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces.
Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing custodial and/or janitorial services in a park like setting.
Experience with park grounds custodial equipment as it relates to the position such as litter sticks, power washers, backpack blower, 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 inspections, gas card use, and/or reporting damages.
Experience working with volunteer groups.
Basic computer skills (e.g., checking and replying to emails, completing work orders, submitting timesheets, etc.).