Laborer - Parks

Essential Job Functions:  Performs unskilled manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of walkways, parks, lawns, ditches, curbs, and gutters; picks up litter and empties large trash cans; mows grass, uses weed-eater and edges; trims plant material; digs holes and ditches with a shovel; cleans park buildings including restrooms; loads and unloads heavy and bulky objects and materials from trucks.

Other Job Functions:  May operate light duty equipment on relief, training or emergency basis; cleans and properly maintains tools; cleans swimming pools; bags leaves; fills out vehicle maintenance reports; replenishes supplies; maintains effective working conditions of necessary tools and equipment.

 Performs other duties as required.  Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for an advertised position.

Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather; is exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat, constant noise, dust, and dirt; must be available to work from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; must be available to work overtime as needed.

Knowledge:  Some knowledge of manual tasks involved in lawn maintenance and custodial duties; knowledge in the operation of a motor vehicle; knowledge of safety precautions needed to operate lawn equipment and hand tools.

Skills/Abilities:  Must have ability to interact effectively with the public and other employees; must be able to safely operate mowers, weed-eaters and hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, pruning shears, and wrenches; must be able to drive trucks, vans or cars; must be able to read, write and make decisions.

Physical Requirements:  Constantly sees and hears; frequently kneels, reaches, stands, stoops, squats, twists body,  carries up to 56-70 lbs, holds up to 56-70 lbs, pushes up to 41-55 lbs, lifts up to 56-70 lbs, pulls up to 41-55 lbs and drags up to 56-70 lbs.

Education/Experience:  High school graduate or equivalent and minimum six (6) months experience performing manual labor; minimum six (6) months experience in lawn maintenance preferred.

Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record.  Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered.

  Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license.  Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screening.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

  To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas  77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.