Parks Maintenance Worker

Are you looking for a great place to work, want to be a part of a dynamic team in a growing organization that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop? Come bring your skills and expertise to our Parks & Recreation team as a Maintenance Worker. The City of Bastrop offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for employees as the City continues to grow and develop. Under direct supervision of the Parks Crew Leader, the Maintenance Worker must be able to perform as an individual or as a member of a team working within City parks, green spaces, and/or City owned properties and facilities. Primary duties include (1) beautifying the parks, green spaces, and City properties by performing routine grounds maintenance, (2) inspecting, cleaning, maintaining park grounds and facilities such as pavilions, playgrounds, and restrooms; (3) providing support in other City/Public Works functions as needed; and (4) performing related work as directed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Primary Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performing all work in a safe manner utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Operating equipment for grounds maintenance that includes zero turn mowers, weed trimmers, pressure washer, hand tools, and similar commercial grade equipment. Maintaining park facilities and grounds by litter and refuse removal, painting, and similar minor repairs, cleaning and maintaining restrooms, pavilions, and other City facilities, trimming excess tree and vegetation overgrowth, and mowing, weeding, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming, sodding, sawing, digging holes and trench lines. Conducting inspection of assigned tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions prior to and after use. Performing regular and preventive maintenance, and minor repair on assigned equipment. Attending safety meetings according to department policy. Performing other related work as directed. Special Requirements Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential. Work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Leave scheduled should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines. Required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any natural or man-made disaster, as directed by the City Manager. Required to work assigned on-call duty and overtime as needed. Must be available for weekends or night callouts when necessary. Ability to understand and receive both oral and written instructions. Provides support to other City/Public Works functions as needed such as special events. Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, meetings, or during emergency situations as required. Physical and Working Environment Requirements Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces and/or for extended periods of time, walking over rough/uneven surfaces. Ability to operate vehicles, shop or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe/productive operations. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to pull, push, or drag up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier (100 pounds plus) of materials and supplies. Ability to use their eyes, ears, hands and fingers to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, and inclement weather (i.e. rain, sleet, snow, ice). Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, poison ivy and oak, strong odors and/or smoke, dust or pollen. Some tasks may require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals. Minimum Age Applicants must be 18 years of age. Education, Training and Experience Six (6) months to one (1) year of work experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of light duty equipment associated with grounds maintenance; or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Licenses Valid Texas driver license with an acceptable driving record that must be maintained throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of working with potential hazardous materials. Knowledge of workplace safety rules and regulations. Knowledge of materials and various types of manual, gas, and electrically powered equipment used in performing parks and grounds maintenance. Ability to operate landscaping equipment and power tools. Ability to follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures. Ability to work individually and with others. Ability to work with respect for safety for yourself and others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, outside departments and agencies, and the public. Physical Demands and Working Environment Requirements include but are not limited to Some tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe/productive operations. Some tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of tasks such as walking over rough/uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces. Some tasks involve lifting/carrying heavier (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally heavier (100 pounds +) items. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to pull, push, or drag up to 50 pounds of materials and supplies. Position requires walking, standing, and stooping for extended periods of time. Must be able to use their eyes, ears, hands and fingers to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, and inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, poison ivy and oak, strong odors and/or smoke, dust, or pollen. Some tasks may require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals. The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and criminal background investigations. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Bastrop, TX