Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker

Minimum Starting Salary is $19.3566 hourly, depending on qualifications

A dependable worker with experience in semi-skilled general labor to help clean and maintain City parks and grounds.

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• 3 years of experience in landscaping and grounds keeping work and experience with heavy equipment and basic knowledge of landscaping and grounds keeping

Under basic supervision, performs experienced semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds; operates, and maintains tools, equipment, and heavy equipment.

• Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Operates heavy mechanized equipment; performs parks cleaning and maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, planting and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; assists with irrigation systems and chemical applications; loads and hauls materials.
• Inspects specialty vehicles and heavy equipment for proper operating condition; repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.