What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer - Parks (PT, Highway Maintenance) position at City of Beaumont, Texas?
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties: Performs unskilled manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of walkways, parks, lawns, ditches and gutters. Pick up litter and empties large trash cans; mows grass, uses weed-eater and edges; trims shrubs and brush; digs holes and ditches with a shovel; cleans park building including restrooms, playground areas; loads and unloads heavy and bulky objects and materials from trucks. May operate light duty equipment on relief, training or emergency basis. Cleans and properly maintains tools; bags leaves; fills out vehicle maintenance reports; replenishes supplies; maintains effective working conditions of necessary tools and equipment.Performs daily maintenance on swimming pools located at Parks. Position will be part of the crew that maintains the TX Dot Areas.
Other Job Functions: Perform other duties as requested. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Working Conditions
Works inside and outside and will be sent home in inclement weather; is exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat, constant noise, dust and dirt. Must be available to work three (3) days per week, twenty-five (25) hours per week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., days will vary. May work weekends as needed.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Knowledge: Some knowledge of manual tasks involved in lawn maintenance and custodial duties. Knowledge in the operation of a motor vehicle. Knowledge of safety precautions needed to operate lawn equipment and hand tools.
Skills/Abilities: Must be able to write, speak, hear and deal with the public. Must be able to safely operate mowers, weed-eaters, edger and hand tools including rakes, shovels, hoes, hammers, screwdrivers, pruning shears and wrenches. Must be able to drive truck, van or car. Must be able to read and have decision making ability.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries up to 56-70 lbs., holds up to 56-70 lbs., pushes up to 56-70 lbs., lifts up to 56-70 lbs., pulls up to 56-70 lbs., drags up to 56-70 lbs., reaches, stands, stoops, squats, twists body, cleans, drives vehicle, kneels, and walks; infrequently bends, crawls, sorts, sits, writes by hand. Non-essential: Uses a calculator, climbs and runs.
Education/Experience: Must possess high school diploma or high school equivalency. Lawn maintenance experience preferred.
Other
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.
