Park Worker - TE

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under general supervision, to perform manual work involved in ground maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal building grounds, ball fields, and all city parks.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
This position exercises no supervision.

Operate various types and sizes of equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, mulchers, edgers, ditchers, and line trimmers in the maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal grounds, ball fields, and city parks.

Water and fertilize grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants; trim and prune trees and shrubs; prepare ground for planting; plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and grass; apply pesticides.

Paint, repair, and assist with the transport bleachers and picnic tables; paint, clean, and make simple repairs on playground equipment and park facilities and equipment.

Sweep and clean sidewalks; pick up litter; clean restrooms.

Assist with light construction work such as fence construction, irrigation repair, and installation or forming and finishing of concrete.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
 
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:
           
Methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work
Safe driving principles and practices.
 
Skill to:
           
Learn to operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles including pick-up truck, ditch trencher, tractor, riding mower, push mower, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, and brush chipper. 
 
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
 
Ability to:
           
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
 
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
 
Distinguish desirable plants from undesirable plants.
 
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Values.
 
Experience and Training Guidelines:
 
Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
 
Experience:
           
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or related manual work is preferred.
 
Education/Training:
           
Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
           
License or Certificate:
           
A valid Texas Class C or higher driver's license is preferred.
 
Special Requirements:
 
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
 
With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
 
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb.
 
Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, and mechanical hazards.
 
Ability to travel to different sites.