Job Summary
Work under the supervision of area Crew Leader to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment on various City properties. Communicate effectively and courteously with customers regarding special projects, events, and/or maintenance related concerns while providing superior customer service.
Examples of Duties
Collaborate with assigned crew leader to perform various maintenance according to work areas:
Landscapes
- Weed removal in landscape beds and medians
- Debris cleanup in landscape beds, medians, and right of ways
- Mitigating road hazards by pruning plants and trees
- Assisting in irrigation repairs
- Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
- Off season tree trimming, chipping, and mulching
Parks
- Playground inspections, audits, and repairs
- Trail maintenance
- Planting, trimming, and removal of trees in parks and along trail systems
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of park and trail amenities
- Assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems in parks
- Debris cleanup and emptying of trash receptacles in parks and along trail systems
- Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
- Oversee volunteer projects as needed
Athletics
- Preparation (painting, chalking, setting bases, etc.) of athletic fields for games and tournaments
- Light maintenance of ball field fences
- Field aeration, renovation, and top dressing
- Maintenance and repair of pitcher’s mounds, batter’s boxes, and infield areas
- Assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems on athletic fields
- Custodial maintenance of athletic facility restrooms
- Debris cleanup and emptying of trash receptacles at athletic facilities
- Mowing and weed eating at athletic facilities as needed
- Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
- Application of fertilizers and soil amendments on athletic fields
Greenscapes
- Mowing (finish cut and rough cut), edging, and weed eating of open spaces, right of ways, and green belt areas
- Debris cleanup of open spaces and green belt areas
- Weekly sharpening of mowing deck blades
- Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
- Off season tree trimming and chipping
- Operate power tools such as edgers, weed eaters, chain saws, rotary tillers, hammer drills, etc.
- Operate equipment such as zero turn mowers, utility vehicles, field groomers, and tractors with attachments.
- Clean and service vehicles and equipment as needed; prepare vehicles and tools for work assignments.
- Work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for special events.
- Attend various training classes to obtain information on current products, practices, and trends in the open space maintenance field.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with public, vendors, contractors, customers, staff, in writing and by phone.
- May be required to perform other department duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Ability to work efficiently with coworkers, follow instructions, and adhere to safety policies
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
- Good organizational skills, creativity, initiative, and a desire to learn
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and operations
- Knowledge of operating various types of tractors, mowers, and equipment needed for maintenance operations
Education and Experience
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Completion of an 8 hour TDA approved chemical safety class for application of herbicides/pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator within 6 months of hire
- Background in open space/green belt maintenance, landscape maintenance, athletic field maintenance, or parks maintenance.
BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME/PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
All full-time employees are participants of TMRS; this is a mandatory contribution. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are participants of TMRS) The employee contribution rate is 7% per pay period; the City matches the contribution 2-1. There is a 5 year vesting period. Employees are eligible to retire at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.
OPTIONAL RETIREMENTThe City offers employees the option of contributing to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and/or Roth IRA’s through payroll deduction. The City does not match these contributions.
SOCIAL SECURITY/FICA
These deductions are matched by the City.
MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE
All full-time employees have Medical, Dental, Vision, Life w/AD&D, and LTD insurance coverage paid for by the City. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week qualify for this coverage) Employees have the option of purchasing dependent coverage.
SECTION 125 IRS BENEFIT PLANS
Employees who have dependent health or any supplementary insurance premiums deducted from their checks are eligible to pay their premiums, "pre-taxed". Pre-taxed flexible spending accounts are also available for health and dependent care.
VOLUNTARY/SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental benefits through AFLAC and LegalShield.
VACATION
Full-time employees vacation accrues as follows:
0-5 years 10 days per year
5-10 years 15 days per year
10-20 years 20 days per year
20+ years 25 days per year
Employees are eligible to take vacation after 6 months of employment.
Part-time regular employees accrue vacation leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for full-time employees. (Fire accrues at 12 hours per month) Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours.
Part-time regular employees accrue sick leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
SICK LEAVE POOL
The sick leave pool allows the employees to donate up to 24 hours of sick leave per year (employees must have a minimum of 96 hours of sick leave accumulated before contributing). This pool was created to help employees during a catastrophic injury or illness.
HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year. This includes 1 personal floating holiday that may be taken at any time during the calendar year after 6 months of employment.
New Year’s Day Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day
Presidents Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Eve
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Independence Day Floating Holiday (Personal Day)
Labor Day
Part-time regular employees accrue holiday leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
LONGEVITY
All full-time employees with more than 1 year of service are eligible to receive longevity pay at the rate of $10 per month for each month of service. This is paid once a year in November. Part-time regular employees become eligible to receive this benefit after 5 years of service.
CERTIFICATE PAY
Some employees may be eligible to receive Certificate Pay in increments of $50, $100 or $125 per month depending upon the type of certification. Certification that is required per the job description in order to be employed is not eligible for pay under this plan.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Full-time employees may be reimbursed up to $300 per semester for college courses. The courses must relate to their job, must have a passing grade of at least a “C”, and obtain Director approval. This benefit may be used after 6 months of employment.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Provided by the city to help employees and their family members manage life’s challenges by identifying options and making informed choices regarding Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services, and Work/Life Wellness Resources.
PARK PASSES
Full-time and part-time regular employees receive a free year round park pass that can be used at Stewart Creek and Hidden Cove Park.
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