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The City of Houston SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (GS) in Houston, Texas
SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (GS)
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SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (GS)
Salary
$15.00 - $17.64 Hourly
Location
Various
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
35102
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Greenspace
Opening Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
10/8/2024 12:00 AM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT
SECTION: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON. - FRI.: 6:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer to join its Greenspace Management team. The potential candidate will play a key role in:
Performing a variety of routine tasks related to ground maintenance operations.
Operating and maintaining various pieces of equipment such as riding mowing units, lawnmowers, edgers, chainsaws, and rototiller.
Performing work routine as a member of a crew, or individually as necessary to meet work requirements.
Assist with park maintenance quality inspections.
Reporting problems and/or hazardous conditions to designated authorities.
Performing work prepping special events, training, and other park activities.
May oversee crews of probationers and temporary employees. Perform other duties as assigned.
This position is designated among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to extreme weather conditions such as heat/cold, moisture and air pollution. Periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instruction as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) months of working experience are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Applicants that can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts and who have grounds maintenance experience are preferred.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 6
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7091.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-7091. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than 9th grade completed
9th to 11th grade completed
High School diploma or GED
12 months or more of education or training above the high school level.
Associate's degree or higher
03
Do you have a valid/current driver's license?
Yes
No
04
Do you have six (6) months of working experience?
Yes
No
05
Work setting experience – Semi-Skilled Laborer (Check all that apply and that can be verified).
Worked outside in cold and heat.
Operated various hand tools.
Cleaned and serviced equipment and tools.
Grounds Maintenance: edging, weed eating, planting, and pruning.
Operated various mowers.
None of the above
06
How many months of experience do you have in grounds maintenance?
Less than 6 months experience
6 months to less than 8 months experience
8 months to less than 10 months experience
10 months or more experience
None of the above
07
Are you willing and able to work any of the following shifts? (Check all that apply).
Day Shifts
Evening Shifts
Night Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Holiday Shifts
None of the Above
08
Do you currently work with the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department?
Yes
No
09
I agree I will not apply for a lateral transfer or a position that would result in a voluntary demotion to another City Department and/or Division during the peak mowing seasons of July 1- October 31.
Agree
Disagree
10
Please be aware it is a very important part of processing to submit your education documentation. Have you submitted your education information (i.e. high school diploma)?
Yes
No
11
Have you entered all work history on the application? Failure to include all employment will result in a delay in processing your application.
Yes
No
Required Question