Laborer Parks – Department of Parks and Recreation Department Careers

Overview

Position Title: Laborer Parks

Company: City Of Beaumont

Location: Beaumont, TX

Job Description:

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant’s minimum qualifications and starting salary.

Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as requested. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
• Pick up litter and empties large trash cans; mows grass, uses weed-eater and edges; trims shrubs and brush; digs holes and ditches with a shovel; cleans park buildings including restrooms, playground areas; loads and unloads heavy and bulky objects and materials from trucks. Cleans and properly maintains tools; bags leaves; fills out vehicle maintenance reports; replenishes supplies; maintains effective working conditions of necessary tools and equipment.cks.

Requirements:

• Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries, holds, pushes, pulls, drags, lifts, objects weighing up to 56-70 lbs.; reaches, stands, uses physical dexterity, stoops, squats, twists body, cleans, drives a vehicle, kneels and walks. Infrequently bends, crawls, sorts, sits, uses a calculator, climbs, runs and writes by hand.
• Must be able to write, speak, hear and deal with the public. Must be able to safely operate mowers, weed-eaters, edger and hand tools including rakes, shovels, hoes, hammers, screwdrivers, pruning shears and wrenches. Must be able to drive truck, van or cal. Must be able to read and have decision making ability.
• Some knowledge of manual tasks involved in lawn maintenance and custodial duties. Knowledge in the operation of a motor vehicle. Knowledge of safety precautions needed to operate lawn equipment and hand tools.
• Completion of high school or high school equivalency. Lawn maintenance experience preferred.