Job Details

STARTING PAY: $13.50/HR DOQ

SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision, this position is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled labor for the Parks and Recreation grounds and facilities. Duties include general landscaping, irrigation repair/install, tree maintenance, as well as maintenance to park facilities including minor plumbing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Performs maintenance and repairs to park grounds and facilities.* Operates heavy equipment.* Operates tractors to renovate, level, top dress and mow.* Plants, prunes and fertilizes trees and shrubs.* Repairs and installs irrigation systems.* Assists Foreperson with training new employees.* Performs routine snow and ice removal.* Empties trash weekly.* Maintains detailed cost, tasks and spray records.* Operates pay loader and backhoe.* Performs minor welding repairs.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of training and experience with at least completion of the eighth (8th) grade. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.* Ability to operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers.* Strong verbal and written communication skill.* Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-###-####.