Parks Grounds Assistant (North Mowing/Austin Parks & Recreation)

Purpose:

Under close supervision, this position performs minor maintenance, minor construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.

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.
• Picks up litter and services restrooms.
• Performs grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operates hand tools
• Operates power tools
• Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Performs routine cleaning of facilities.
• Operates vehicles
• Assists the public with questions and/or concerns.
• Assists with graffiti or paint removal.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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:

One (1) year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver License for those vehicles.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Work experience using commercial grounds-zero turn mower.
• Work experience driving a truck and trailer combination.
• Work experience using ground maintenance equipment such as blowers, trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Experience with responsibilities for the operation of fleet vehicles such as pre-trip inspection, gas card uses, and/or reporting damages.
• Experience mowing in a commercial capacity.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic computer skills (e.g., checking and replying to emails, time sheets). 

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.