Part-Time Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker (Sam Wahl Recreation Area At Lake Alan Henry)

Summary

Keep grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned andmaintained. Repair buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Construct forms, pour, and finish concrete in the construction of various structures including sidewalks, walls, and curbs.

• Drive and service trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and mowers.

• Install and maintain sprinkler systems, perform routine plumbing and carpentry work, and operate hole digger.

• Mow and edge grass; plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass; and clean park grounds by picking up trash.

• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in groundskeeping or maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

Valid TX Driver's License preferred

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance.

• The methods involved in routine plumbing, carpentry, and concrete construction work.

• The methods involved in construction of turf areas.

Ability to:

• Read, write, and comprehend daily instructions.

• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and gardening tasks.

• Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely.

• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment.

• Make field repairs.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously stand and walk during the shift.

• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, poles, scaffolding, and other inclined surfaces.

• Frequently bend and kneel.

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

• Occasionally push and pull objects.

• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.

• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.

• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulderheight.

• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.