Temporary General Maintenance Worker I (Austin Parks and Recreation)

Temporary General Maintenance Worker I

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Pick up litter and service restrooms.
• Perform grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate hand tools.
• Operate power tools.
• Assemble and dismantle portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Perform routine cleaning of facilities.
• Operates vehicles.
• Assist the public with questions/concerns.
• Assist with graffiti or paint removal.

Responsibilities Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work.
• Knowledge of minor construction.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to operate power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have one (1) year of experience in the assigned area.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services in a park-like setting.
• Experience using hand tools, powers tools, and other maintenance equipment including but not limited to, leaf blowers, string-line trimmers, walk-behind curb edgers, and large mowers.
• Experience with minor plumbing repair.
• Experience installing and/or repairing irrigation systems.
• Experience in using cleaning materials.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Compensation Range:

Salary: $22.15 per hour

Work Location: Central Maintenance Complex 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd.

Work Schedule:

• Monday Friday, 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (40 hours per week).
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
• Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.