Parks Grounds Specialist (South District Daily Services/Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs specialized maintenance, construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around park grounds and recreational facilities. The purpose of the Parks Grounds Specialist position is to provide customer service daily with patron interaction. Conduct routine park servicing and maintenance in order to provide the Austin community with clean, safe, and well-maintained City of Austin park grounds.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two (2) years experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services, at least one (1) year of which is in the assigned area of specialization.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
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 (PARD).
Knowledge of assigned areas (E.g., hike and bike trail surfaces, athletic fields, equipment, etc.).
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles.
Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to operate power tools.
Ability to lifting and carry equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed.
Ability to train and lead others.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver License for those vehicles.
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 frequent detailed inspection/assessment and reporting of park or work area such as damages to grounds, trees, playground equipment and/or restrooms.
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 providing customer service in a park or park-like setting.
Experience reading, interpreting, and completing work orders.
Experience with computer/tablet use to include utilizing MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks.
Performs minor and major repairs.
Performs general concrete work.
Operates department equipment.
Operates hand tools.
Performs safety inspections and addresses deficits.
Drives service vehicles.
Removes graffiti or paint.
Assists the public with questions and concerns.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.