City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Parks Grounds Assistant |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (80) Serv/Maint |
| Class Code: | 16609 | Salary Grade: | RC0 |
| Approved: | August 13, 1998 | Last Revised: | November 14, 2012 |
| Purpose: | |||
| Under close supervision, perform minor maintenance, minor construction and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Picks up litter and services restrooms. 2. Performs grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks. 3. Operates hand tools 4.Operates power tools 5.Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements. 6. Performs routine cleaning of facilities. 7. Operates vehicles 8. Assists the public with questions/concerns. 9. Assists with graffiti or paint removal. |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department. Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work Knowledge of minor construction. Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to operate power tools. Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work. Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| One (1) year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services | |||
| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles. | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |