Maintenance Worker - Parks

DescriptionPerforms manual labor, unskilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment for a wide variety of job functions in various City departments, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.Examples of DutiesPerforms a variety of manual labor, unskilled and semi-skilled equipment operation; learns to maintain parks, trails, athletic fields, grounds and facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment. Performs maintenance tasks and general labor work within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Learns to assist in the repair and maintenance of parks, fields, playgrounds, trails, irrigation, custodial work and infrastructure; maintains landscaping and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris; digs and fills holes. Learns to paint/chalk athletic fields. Cleans and maintains City parks and restroom facilities; learns to make minor facility repairs. Learns traffic control functions; follows safety regulations in all work sites. Learns to operate and maintain specialized vehicles, tools and equipment; cleans and assists with maintenance work on tools and equipment. Performs warehouse duties when assigned to include, but not limited to, counting inventory, processing purchase order, accepting shipments, etc. Completes required daily logs and reports. Learns to utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Responds to emergencies as directed. Increases ability to perform a variety of work tasks and maintenance procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.Minimum RequirementsHigh School diploma or GED equivalent, and one year of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWork is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment; requires constant physical efforts, and ability to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be available to work rotating weekly evening shifts and weekend day/night shifts.All Full-time Employees Receive15 vacation days10 paid holidays15 sick daysRetirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one matchPaid Health/Dental/Life InsuranceCafeteria PlanEmergency LeaveLongevity PayFree employee health clinicTuition reimbursementEmployer City of LongviewAddress 306 W. WhaleyLongview, Texas, 75601Phone 903-237-1220Website http://www.LongviewTexas.gov/Jobs