Parks Serviceperson

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for a Parks Serviceperson which maintains the aesthetic and functional aspects of City park sites, recreation areas, and other public grounds. This entry-level position in the maintenance series involves a combination of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, including general landscaping, cleaning, and equipment operation.

• General Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain all City park sites and public grounds. Perform specific maintenance tasks during designated periods.
• Cleaning and Sanitation: Clean and sanitize park restrooms, ensuring all facilities are user-friendly. Empty trash cans and pick up litter throughout various parks. Sweep, mop floors, and clean countertops in park facilities.
• Landscaping: Mow grass and maintain clean edges along sidewalks. Operate weed eaters to maintain areas around buildings and other structures. Engage in gardening tasks such as trimming bushes, planting shrubs and flowers, weeding, and mulching.
• Tree Maintenance: Trim trees using chainsaws and bucket trucks, focusing on low hanging branches, dead limbs, and saplings.
• Irrigation System Maintenance: Ensure all plants and shrubs receive adequate water by checking and maintaining sprinkler systems. Replace broken sprinkler heads and repair timers.
• Equipment Operation: Operate a variety of parks maintenance equipment as required.

• Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

• Basic understanding of landscaping and park maintenance principles.
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of common park maintenance equipment.
• Competence in using landscaping tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to perform cleaning tasks efficiently.
• Physical capability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting, mowing, and operating equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard.
• Committed to enhancing the beauty and safety of city parks and recreation areas, be adept at using maintenance tools and equipment, and be willing to work in varied weather conditions.
• Committed to enhancing the beauty and safety of city parks and recreation areas, be adept at using maintenance tools and equipment, and be willing to work in varied weather conditions.

Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Backhoe, mini excavator, lawn mower, tractors, wheel loader, weed eaters, mini dump trucks, chainsaws, pole saws, bucket truck.

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• The work is typically performed outdoors.
• May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.

* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

SALARY:

• Hiring range - $37,918 - $39,811 ($18.23 - $19.14)
• Salary range - $37,918 - $56,888

**Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications**

*The City of Tomball offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Education                     HS_GED

Experience                    No previous relevant work experience is required.

Certifications               

Licensing                       NONE