Semi-Skilled Laborer (Gs)

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED     

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON.- FRI.: 6:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer to join its Greenspace Management team. The potential candidate will play a key role in:

• Performing a variety of routine tasks related to ground maintenance operations.
• Operating and maintaining various pieces of equipment such as riding mowing units, lawnmowers, edgers, chainsaws, and rototiller.
• Performing work routine as a member of a crew, or individually as necessary to meet work requirements.
• Assist with park maintenance quality inspections.
• Reporting problems and/or hazardous conditions to designated authorities. 
• Performing work prepping special events, training, and other park activities. 
• May oversee crews of probationers and temporary employees. Perform other duties as assigned.  
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy. 

WORKING CONDITIONS     

This position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to extreme weather conditions such as heat/cold, moisture and air pollution.  Periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instruction as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.  No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) months of working experience are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).Applicants that can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts and who have grounds maintenance experience are preferred.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION     YES    

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION                 

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.  

Pay Grade 6      

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.