SEMI-SKILLED LABORER - Grounds & Landscaping - IAH
About The Position
The Semi-Skilled Laborer works in the Houston Airport System’s Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance section, supporting airport maintenance and the goal of keeping airport assets fresh and attractive. The position safely and efficiently operates minor equipment and performs manual maintenance tasks at IAH. Candidates must be able to obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., subject to change. The position involves extensive, near-continuous physical exertion, including repeated lifting of objects weighing more than 80 pounds, deep bending, climbing steps, and working in awkward positions. Work includes routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution, with periodic exposure to chemicals and minor physical hazards such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions, normally acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.
- At least six months of working experience.
- Valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
- Ability to obtain all required security badge access, including Customs and Border Protection access, within six months of hire.
- Ability to perform extensive physical exertion, including repeated lifting of objects over 80 pounds, deep bending, climbing steps, and assuming awkward positions.
- Ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances, or coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands.
Nice To Haves
- Availability to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience using minor mowing and power equipment.
- Two years of experience using weed eaters and operating zero-turn mowers.
- Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, subject to the stated qualifications and selection conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, including housekeeping, fabrication and installation, and routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles.
- Perform minor fence repairs.
- Operate power tools and hand tools.
- Operate zero-turn and push mowers and weed eaters.
- May operate vehicles to and from work locations.
- Monitor inventory control.
- Remove trash and debris from boulevards, terminals, and other public spaces.
- Perform additional miscellaneous assignments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
