EQUIPMENT WORKER (LIGHT)

Equipment Worker (Light)

Salary : $1,501.00 - $1,770.14 Biweekly

Location : Various

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 37620

Department : Parks and Recreation

Division : Greenspace Management

Section : Grounds Maintenance

Workdays & Hours : Mon-Fri : 6 : 30am 3 : 30pm (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 an Equipment Worker (Light) to join its Greenspace Management team. The potential candidate will perform the following :

• Operate and maintain a single flail mower, deck mower or tractor (45 HP or less) on city parks and medians.
• Perform grounds keeping duties including litter pickup, trimming, edging, and push-mowing.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., edgers, weed eaters, etc.), always observing and implementing safety procedures.
• Assist with chemical spraying and special projects, as well as maintaining and cleaning equipment, tools, and restrooms.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston's Emergency Management Policy.

Working Conditions : The position requires stooping, bending and / or lifting of items of up to 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements : Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and / or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

Experience Requirements : Six months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.

License Requirements : Must have a valid Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preferences : Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts. Grounds Maintenance Experience highly preferred.

General Information : Selection process will involve application review and / or interview. 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 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 active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at :

www.houstontx.gov

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or call 832-393-0241. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-0241. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Supplemental Insurance, Life insurance, Long-term disability, Retirement pension, 457 deferred compensation plan, Employee Assistance Program, 10 days of vacation each year, 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday, Compensable Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Flexible schedules, Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions, Professional development opportunities, Transportation / parking plan, Section 125 pretax deductions, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.