Seasonal Field Service Worker - Grounds - Athletics



Job Details

Seasonal Field Service Worker - Grounds - Athletics
Employer

City of Denton

Salary

$12.00 Hourly

Location

Denton, TX

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

18-00090

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

P&R Project Mgmt-Athletics (402110)

Opening Date

02/23/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Responsible for assisting in athletic field maintenance and grounds maintenance.

Essential Functions

  • Performs general maintenance and construction of parks including, but not limited to mowing, trimming, litter control, playground maintenance, and athletic field maintenance.
  • Operates light to medium equipment such as mowers, trucks, chainsaws weed-eaters and hand tools
  • Sweeps and rakes leaves
  • Inspects equipment and performs minor maintenance activities and reports problems to the supervisor. 
  • Responds to after hour callouts for high water, storm damage, and ice and snow removal/control.
  • Performs custodial duties to park restrooms, pavilions, concessions, and other park areas.
  • Rotating weekend trash route duty
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Additional Duties:
  • Performs operational support for special events sometimes outside of normal working hours
  • Assists other divisions and departments when needed including tasks outside of normal responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 3 months of experience in grounds maintenance or related field
OR
  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
  • Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Must pass a physical examination
  • Must be able to work overtime when requested
  • Must be able to work a rotating work schedule including nights and weekends.
 Preferences:
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • Preference may be given to applicants that possess a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.
  • Preference may be given to certified welders, electricians, or plumbers.
  • Preference may be given to applicants who possess a Class A CDL.

Employee Assistance Program 
The City of Denton Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to assist employees with identifying on or off-the-job personal or behavioral problems adversely affecting their work performance, work productivity, or ability to identify and locate appropriate medical, emotional, physical, financial, legal, or other appropriate resources. The program allows each employee to receive five face-to-face counseling sessions for each calendar year and unlimited access to a toll-free number at no cost to the employee. The EAP program is open to all City of Denton employees, their spouse and dependents, and retirees.

Workers Compensation
Eligibility: Immediately
Details: City provides supplemental pay to augment worker's compensation payments for regular full-time employees. Length of supplemental pay is tied to service time within the City.

Direct Deposit
Eligibility: Immediately
Details:  Direct deposit is mandatory for all City of Denton employees, and it is available through any financial institution or via pay card.

01
Which best describes your highest completed level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Technical Certification
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • None of the above
02
How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in grounds maintenance or related field?
  • Less than 3 months
  • 3 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
03
Check the boxes next to the equipment you have experience with:
  • Backhoe
  • Skid Steer
  • Field Groomer
  • Athletic Field Painter
  • Zero Turn Mower
  • Dump Truck
  • Loader
  • Tractor
  • Chain Saw
  • Weedeater
  • None of the above
04
Do you possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess a current, valid Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide License?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Denton
Address
601 E. Hickory Street
Suite A
Denton, Texas, 76205
Phone
(940) 349-8340

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