Salary: $13.50 Hourly
Location : 25840 FM 1485/New Caney
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 32298
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Closing Date: 10/4/2023 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
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DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT SECTION: GROUNDS MAINTENANCEWORK LOCATION: LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARK, 25840 FM 1485, NEW CANEY, TEXAS
WORKDAYS & HOURS: VARIOUS
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking Laborers to join its Greenspace Management team.
The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
- Maintain park grounds by picking up litter and debris, de-weed flowerbeds, and water trees.
- Perform basic cleaning of park facilities, some custodial duties and monitors supplies in restrooms.
- Report problems or safety hazards.
- May operate small lawn and garden power tools such as: backpack blowers, string trimmers, and stick edgers.
- Maintain the Nature Center exhibits, clean fish tanks and snake cages.
- Report any problems or hazardous conditions that will prevent a safe environment to the public.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Candidates will be responsible for their own safety shoes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air condition. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Very fundamental levels of ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
May require a valid Texas Class C driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and Holiday Shifts are preferred. Also, preference will be given to those applicants that have experience in grounds maintenance and applicants who have a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 3
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832.395.7091.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.395.7091. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
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01
Do you have a valid/current driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
- My license is presently restricted, suspended or revoked.
02
What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
- Less than 8th grade completed
- 8th to 12th grade completed
- High School diploma/GED
- Associate’s degree or higher
03
Education documents are required to proceed with the selection process. Have you submitted your education documents?
- Yes
- No
04
Select the option (s) below that you are comfortable working in.
- Work outside in cold and heat
- Work in moisture/wetness
- Unpleasant air conditions
- Exposure to soiled materials
- Exposure to light chemical substances
- Grounds Maintenance
- None of the above
05
Do you understand that this position is for Seasonal employment only and does not guarantee permanent employment?
- Yes
- No
06
Select the following work schedule (s) you are able and willing to work. (Check all that apply).
- Day shifts
- Evening shifts
- Night shifts
- Weekend shifts
- Holiday shifts
- None of the above
07
Safety shoes are required for this position. Are you able to purchase safety shoes?
- Yes
- No
08
How many years of verifiable experience in grounds maintenance (mowing, de-littering, blowing, trimming, etc.) do you have?
- Less than one month experience
- One month but less than six months experience
- Six months but less than one year experience
- One year or more experience
09
In performing daily tasks, it is common to encounter animals such as snakes, spiders, rats, and skunks. Are you willing to work in these conditions?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
- Yes
- No
Required Question