Parks Laborer (Grounds keeper)

Salary: $15.90 Hourly

Location : Waco, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-01219

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Division: Operations

Opening Date: 10/25/2023

Closing Date: 10/27/2023 11:59 PM Central

Summary

WHY WORK FOR WACO:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Job Security
• Desire to give back

Do you enjoy being outdoors and take pride in your work? This position may be perfect for you. Apply now!

Minimum QualificationsRequired:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in landscaping/grounds keeping work.

Under close supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds.
Primary Duties

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds, enforces rules and regulations and follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Operates basic equipment and performs basic tasks, including weed control, mowing and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; loads and hauls materials.
• Maintains tools and equipment; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Performs other assigned or related duties as required.
• Driving is essential.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

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Do you have a valid Driver’s License?

• Yes
• No

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