EQUIPMENT WORKER

About the Division

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 seeks an Equipment Worker (Light) to join its Greenspace Management team.

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain a single flail mower, deck mower or tractor (45 HP or less) on city parks and medians.
• Perform grounds keeping duties including litter pickup, trimming, edging, and push-mowing.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., edgers, weed eaters, etc.), always observing and implementing safety procedures.
• Assist with chemical spraying and special projects, as well as maintaining and cleaning equipment, tools, and restrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston's Emergency Management Policy.

Physical Effort

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

Work Environment

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

Physical Skill

Requires the ability to make fairly complex coordinated and sequenced motor movements in response to quickly changing external stimuli.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements: Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

Experience Requirements: Six months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.

License Requirements: May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate.

Preferences

• Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts.
• Grounds Maintenance Experience highly preferred.
• A valid Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
• 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.

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

Safety Impact Position

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 13.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (subject to change). Work locations are various.