LABORER (SEASONAL TEMPORARY)

About the Department

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT
SECTION: GROUND MAINTENANCE
WORK LOCATION: Various
WORKDAYS & HOURS:  VARIOUS
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Laborer (Seasonal) to join its Greenspace Maintenance team.

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Maintain park grounds by picking up litter, debris, de-weed flowerbeds, and water trees.
• Performs basic cleaning of park facilities, some custodial duties, and monitors supplies in restrooms.
• May operate small lawn and garden power tools such as: backpack blowers, string trimmers, and stick edgers.
• Maintain the Nature Center exhibits, clean fish tanks and snake cages. 
• Report any problems or hazardous conditions that will prevent a safe environment to the public. 
• Perform additional assignments as required. 
• Candidates will be responsible for their own safety shoes.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

PREFERENCE  
Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday shifts. 
 
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** 

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
 
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION   YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
 
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
 
Pay Grade 3
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 
 
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.395.8357.
 
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.0241. (TTY 7-1-1)
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
 
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/