EQUIPMENT WORKER (MEDIUM)

Equipment Worker (Medium) Job Posting

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 is seeking an Equipment Worker (Medium) to join its Facilities Management and Development team. Potential candidate will play a key role in :

• Operates heavy equipment and operates trucks to transport equipment, refuse and / or materials to and from work sites.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e. spraying, lawn care, moving furniture, roofing, painting, digging manholes, mowing, pouring concrete or asphalt, etc.
• Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, tools and facilities. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials and equipment.
• Observes and follows safety procedures and precautions at work sites.
• May investigate and respond to complaints.
• Prepares and maintains reports, forms and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston's Emergency Management Policy.

Working conditions include stooping, bending and / or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

Minimum requirements include :

Preferences include :

The selection process will involve application review and / or interview. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. 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 13.

Application procedures : Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at : www.houstontx.gov.