Parks Service Worker

*Job Description* Under general supervision the Parks Service Worker is responsible for the maintenance of City parks and right-of-ways.
This position requires operating and maintaining various types of light to heavy-duty equipment used in park and right-of-way maintenance as well as the application of pesticides and weed control.
Responsibilities include repairing sprinkler systems, keeping right-of-ways and parks free of trash and other debris, repairing ruts and maintaining grass and shrubbery to include mowing, trimming and weed eating.
Employee is directly responsible for the safety of self and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-workers and general public.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities* (Other duties may be assigned) * Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, shredders, dump truck, water truck, herbicide truck; * Assists in the maintenance of city parks and right-of-ways, keeping areas free of trash and debris; * Maintains city common areas with mowers and weed eaters.
Trims trees, bushes and hedges; * Water city lawns, shrubs and trees; * Maintains regulatory signs placed in all parks; * Cleans park public facilities; * Maintain/repair sprinkler system and schedules watering; * Applies pesticides on a scheduled basis to control pests in and around all city parks and right-of-ways; * Maintains a daily log recording all chemicals utilized, location of use and all relevant information; * Maintains an inventory of chemicals and other needed supplies; * Attend classes and obtain certification to apply chemical products; * Provides technical information such as explaining the chemicals used and jobs performed in a daily log; * Responsible for the proper and safe handling of a variety of toxic substances; * Assists in the installation and maintenance of streets, alleys, drainage ditches, city parks and other facilities; * Installs traffic control devices (signs and pavement markings); * Direct traffic following safety protocol in construction zones; * Repairs fences, gates, walls and concrete sidewalks; * Perform preventive maintenance routinely on vehicles and equipment and report any necessary repairs to vehicle maintenance; * Rotating “On Call” standby duty required for emergency situations and weekend maintenance of City parks and streets; * Performs other duties and fulfills responsibilities as required by the Streets Superintendent and Director of Public Works; * The City expects all employees to be customer-service oriented and to work safely, cooperatively and pleasantly with other City employees and with the general public *Other Duties* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employee(s) are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments to the employee.
*Qualifications* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Required Education and/or Experience* * High School Diploma or GED.
* Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*Certificates, Licenses, Registrations * * Must have a valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
* Must obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one year of employment.
* Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator License within one year of employment.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* * Must have the ability to pass exams and obtain licenses within one year from date of hire from the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Health for pest, weed and vector control.
* Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
T The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
*Physical* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate mechanical equipment (vehicles, mowers, shredders, weedeaters, etc.
), reach with hands and arms, drive vehicles, talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb, twist, reach, push and pull; and the employee may be required to lift, carry and/or move objects weighing 10-25 lbs.
frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
*Work Environment* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working conditions are primarily outside with exposure to temperature variations; occasional exposure to hazardous chemical irritants, noxious odors and fumes sometimes requiring the use of protective breathing apparatus.
The employee has frequent contact with City employees and citizens; is required to interact with employees at other agencies and organizations; and must remain calm and professional in tense, emotionally charged, and stressful situations.
The employee may face difficult and stressful situations; and may be required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, to change tasks frequently, to perform tedious and exacting work, and to work closely with others as part of a team.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
*Position Type and Expected Hours of Work* This is a full-time benefits eligible position.
Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.
m.
to 5:00 p.
m.
, but this position’s work schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the City.
Evening and weekend work are also required as needed.
Overtime is required upon demand.
Must be available for rotating 24 hour, 7 days per week rotating standby duty.
*Travel* An employee in this position may be required to drive a vehicle to various meetings, functions, and events; may be required to travel out of town to represent the City at meetings, conferences and for training.
*Pre-Employment Testing* If a conditional offer of employment is received, employment is contingent upon receiving acceptable results from the required pre-employment physical exam, drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including criminal history check.
*How to Apply* *To be considered for this position, an Application for Employment must be fully completed and returned before the position closes.
* Submitting a resume does not satisfy the requirements for applying for this position.
Applications are available in the job posting online at www.
uctx.
gov.
The City of Universal City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
01 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person