Semi-Skilled Laborer

Semi‑Skilled Laborer

DIVISION: Facilities Management & Development
LOCATION: 6200 Wheeler St. Houston, Texas 77023
WORKDAYS &

HOURS:

MON.

- FRI.: 6:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.* (subject to change)

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality urban life by providing safe, well‑maintained parks and offering affordable programming. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Semi‑Skilled Laborer for the Light Construction Division.

• Perform basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities and equipment.
• Operate various types of power and hand tool equipment.
• Assist Light Construction shop with general laborer duties.
• Prepare work for special events, training, and other park activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Designate among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy.

This position requires extensive, near‑continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps, and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to extreme weather conditions such as heat/cold, moisture and air pollution. Periodic exposure to chemical substances and minor physical trauma such as cuts, bruises and minor burns may occur.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instruction acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) months of working experience are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license and compliance 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 and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6.

• Applicants who can work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
• Applicants who have building, grounds, or preventative maintenance experience.
• Willing to work in all types of working environments and conditions, both indoor and outdoor.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES. Position is subject to random drug testing and, if a promotional position, the candidate must pass a assignment drug test.

PAY INFORMATION: Pay Grade
6. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

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.