General Purpose:
The Park Laborer is responsible for grounds keeping, litter control, watering plants and lawn areas.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Parks/Golf/Cemetery Director
- Other: Parks Foreman
- Backs up:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Mowing with push mowers and riding mowers.
- Weed eats with line trimmers in cemetery, parks, and golf course.
- Plants flowers, shrubs and trees.
- Pick up trash or debri from park grounds, cemetery, and occasionally golf grounds.
- Blows off picnic areas, basketball pavilion, sidewalks and other concrete areas.
- Blows off headstones, vaults and concrete slabs.
- Filling in and leveling of graves.
- Trims trees and plants as instructed by Director.
- Performs routine maintenance such as painting benches, picnic tables and barbecue pits.
- Loads brush using hands/skid steer.
- Watering of knoll, lakefront trees and other plant areas throughout parks, golf course and cemetery as instructed by Director.
- Cleaning of all rental facilities and outdoor restrooms.
- Sweeping out warehouse and park shops as needed.
- Cleaning breakroom.
- Performs all job functions with special attention to good public relations, safety, health and proper procedures.
- Setting up and tearing down for special events as instructed by Director.
- Occasional after hours and weekend work may be required by Director.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of hand tools, mowers, trimmers and small lawn tractors.
- Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
- Knowledge of care and continuous use of equipment.
- Ability to use good judgment to work safely.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers.
- Works effectively as a team player.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to pull, push, or drag up to 50 pounds of materials, supplies, equipment, etc.; stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, squat, twist and stoop for extended periods of time; work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including inclement weather; exposure to odors, dust, fumes and hazardous cleaning chemicals; completes maintenance duties using proper safety precautions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.
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