Salary: $18.66 HourlyLocation : Laredo, TXJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: B253154-2Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: Special EventsOpening Date: 12/05/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob Description Serves as group leader to a small number of laborers; participates in the general maintenance of parks facilities and grounds; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; reviews and inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards; ensures all park equipment is accounted for at the end of each day's work. Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Coordinates, assigns, monitors, and participates in building and cemetery ground maintenance activities; instructs and trains employees the proper methods and procedures; reviews work in progress and upon completion checks for compliance with standards.
- Receives work orders from the supervisor; checks and picks-up equipment; transports crews and equipment to designated areas and follows through with work orders.
- Picks-up trash from different areas and arranges for transportation to the City landfill.
- Cuts grass when needed.
- Ensures all equipment checked out of the warehouse is returned at the end of the day.
- Picks-up equipment needed for special projects from the compound.
- Checks sites for vandalism and broken equipment.
- Prepares and maintains accurate reports regarding status of repairs and maintenance performed by the crew.
- Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
- Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:
- Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance equipment.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to instruct, train, and monitor the work of employees performing building and grounds maintenance work.
- Ability to inspect employees work for compliance with acceptable standards.
- Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
- Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
- Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
- Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
- Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
- Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environmentsSometimes
- Office or similar indoor environment
Frequently
Often
- Outdoor environment
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Vehicles
- Warehouse environment
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Never
Sometimes
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Frequently
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Often
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel Position will require the employee to travel Never:
Seldom:
Sometimes:
Often
Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
OR
- At least two (2) years of City of Laredo full-time employment experience.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience performing grounds and facility maintenance work.
Valid Licenses and Certifications Required Licenses or Certifications
- Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) ###-#### two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core valuesThe City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
- 10 days of paid vacation per year
- 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
- Pension plan
- 16 paid Holidays
- Paid health*
- Dental plan*
- Life insurance*
*30 day waiting period For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits01 Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
- I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
- I am a part-time City of Laredo
- I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
02 What is your highest level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
- Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
03 Do you have at least two (2) years of City of Laredo full-time employment experience?
04 Do you have three (3) years progressively responsible experience performing grounds and facility maintenance work?
05 From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed progressively responsible work experience performing grounds and facility maintenance work with:
Note: Do not answer this question with See Resume or See Application . Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.) 06 I understand that failure to complete
ALL sections of my application, including the Driver License (if appicable), Education , Work Experience , Certifications and Licenses (if applicable), Agency-Wide Questions , and Job Specific Supplemental Questions will result in my application
not being processed.
- I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
Required Question