Parks Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time)

Alvarado, City of•Alvarado, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of unskilled and skilled labor tasks to maintain city public areas, including parks, pool, athletic fields, and rights-of-way. It is responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of city parks, athletic facilities, municipal grounds, municipal recreation facilities/buildings, and the urban forest. The work involves operating various equipment such as pick-up trucks, 1-Ton dump trucks, utility tractors with attachments, and commercial mowers.

Requirements

Skill to operate light equipment such as weed-eaters, lawn mowers, zero-turns, and other equipment, and chainsaws safely.
Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Operate, and/or ability to learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment
Ability to lift 100 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and/or wet weather
Understands and displays behaviors consistent with servant leadership
Good hand-eye coordination to operate equipment (vehicles, maintenance equipment, office equipment, handheld devices etc.)
Endure extended periods of exertion and sit for long periods of time
Follow verbal and written directives
Communicate courteously and effectively with other people
Exercise good judgment and make competent decisions
Able to maintain confidentiality with public information, vendor confidentiality, and personnel matters
Encouraging and facilitating a harmonious working environment
Displays enthusiasm for the job, which includes attendance, performance, and conduct
Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others
Displays courteous, respectful, and polite demeanor towards co-workers and members of the public
Recognizes the importance of being a team member who creates a positive working environment
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy
Must pass a pre-employment background, drug screen & physical

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience in a related field
Familiarity with manual labor, landscaping tools, and equipment

Responsibilities

Repairs, paints, and may assist in the construction of park facilities and buildings
Collects brush and debris and disposes of it properly
Cleans and maintains park grounds
Mows and uses a weed-eater on parks, right of ways, and other city properties
Responsible for driving vehicles and equipment over the highway from site to site
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Assists with special events and activities
Promotes a positive image in performing community services
Performs all assigned duties and tasks with the highest regard for highest quality customer service
Conducts periodic reviews related to assigned areas of responsibility
Performs periodic inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure that it is in good working order
Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the section to which assigned
Coordinates activities with peers, coworkers, and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation, adherence, and implementation of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, departmental, personnel, and safety policies, procedures, and laws
Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the department, unit, or section to which assigned
Routinely performs inspections of operational functions to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides solutions
Develops own knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements
Performs other related duties as assigned