Parks Grounds Assistant (North Mowing/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 purpose of the Parks Grounds Assistant is to maintain parks by performing park grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming and blowing of lose debris. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) 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.

Nice To Haves

Work experience using commercial grounds-zero turn mower.
Work experience driving a truck and trailer combination.
Work experience using ground maintenance equipment such as blowers, trimmers, and chainsaws.
Experience with responsibilities for the operation of fleet vehicles such as pre-trip inspection, gas card uses, and/or reporting damages.
Experience mowing in a commercial capacity.
Basic computer skills (e.g., checking and replying to emails, time sheets).