Temporary - General Maintenance Worker I (Austin Parks and Recreation)
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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.
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