Laborer (Park Maintenance)

This position provides labor assistance to various crews in Parks Maintenance.  Assistance is provided by picking up litter, cleaning equipment, using power equipment, push mowers, and using various other hand and power tools to accomplish tasks. Work schedule may vary to include mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.

• Pick up litter and clean bathrooms.

• Use backpack blower.

• Drive riding mower and pick-up truck.

• Trim plants.

• Clean work areas after work is accomplished.

• Prepare ball fields.

• Mow ball fields and parks.

• Use a spin trimmer.

• Must be able to communicate with owners, employees, and management in person, by telephone or radio.

• Must have knowledge of departmental regulations pertaining to tasks.

• Must have knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of hand tools and power equipment.

• Must be able to mow and trim grass.

• Must be able to sharpen mower blades.

• Must be able to perform minor maintenance of hand tools and power equipment.

• Must be able to stand and walk 8-hours daily, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80-lbs.  Must be able to climb, stoop, bend and crouch up to 8-hours a day.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred.  At least one (1) year of experience in landscape maintenance is preferred.  A valid Texas Class "C" driver's license with a good driving record is preferred.

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.  The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace.  All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.