Laborer; Seasonal Temporary). Houston LilyLifestyle

Laborer (Seasonal Temporary)

Salary: $13.50 Hourly

Location:

2999 South Wayside

Job Type: Seasonal

Division:
Green space Management

Section:
Grounds Maintenance

Application accepted from all persons interested in a seasonal position.

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 a Laborer (Seasonal Temporary) to join its Green space Management team.

• Maintain park grounds by picking up litter and debris.
• Perform basic cleaning of park facilities and monitor supplies in restrooms.
• Report problems or safety hazards.
• Operate small lawn and garden power tools such as backpack blowers, string trimmers, and stick edgers.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Provide and maintain own safety shoes.

Routine exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

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.

No experience is required.

May require a valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2‑2).

Applicants who can work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

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 and are among the most qualified candidates for the position.

Selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

Safety impact:
Yes. Position subject to random drug testing and, if a promotional position, must pass an assignment drug test.

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Yes. Position subject to random drug testing and must pass an assignment drug test if a promotional position.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid‑Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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.