City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Parks Grounds Specialist |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (80) Serv/Maint |
| Class Code: | 16613 | Salary Grade: | RC3 |
| Approved: | August 13, 1998 | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 |
| Purpose: | |||
| Under general supervision, perform specialized maintenance, construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around park 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. Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks. 2. Performs minor and major repairs 3. Performs general concrete work. 4. Operates department equipment 5. Operates hand tools. 6. Performs safety inspections and addresses deficits. 7. Drives service vehicles 8. Removes graffiti or paint 9. Assists the public with questions/concerns |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others | |||
| 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 assigned areas, i.e., hike and bike trail surfaces, athletic fields, equipment, etc. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles. Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to operate power tools. Ability to lifting and carry equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed Ability to train and lead others. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two (2) years experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services, at least one (1) year of which is in the assigned area of specialization. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. |
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| 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. |