Temporary – General Maintenance Worker I (Austin Parks and Recreation)

Temporary – General Maintenance Worker I (Austin Parks and Recreation)

About This Position

Job Description:

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.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

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:

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

The purpose of the Temporary – General Maintenance Worker I position is to provide general maintenance services to City of Austin Parkland. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist crews with installation and repairs of irrigation and plumbing systems.
• Perform park grounds maintenance and service various park areas.
• Perform minor repairs/construction on assigned equipment.

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.

Salary

$22.15 per hour