Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 HourlyLocation : 313 W. Mulberry Angleton, TXJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 00001571; 00001183Department: ParksOpening Date: 11/13/2023Description Brazoria County Parks Department is growing and thriving in Southeast Texas, and features 10 recreational park sites, one historic site, more than 20 boat ramp facilities and some 14 miles of public beach along the Gulf of Mexico. The region also boasts diverse wildlife and landscapes such as Columbia Bottomland forests, rivers, bays and estuaries, and a dedicated, professional team of employees. Example of Duties Basic Job Description: The successful candidate(s) for Temporary / Seasonal General Maintenance, Beach and Grounds Ranger will perform the following duties:
- Daily Parks operations, trash pickup, maintenance, cleaning, mowing and basic repairs of County Park facilities and grounds, including boat ramps and beaches. May also work on new construction projects, repairs, and mow and weed-eat various Park grounds, clean restrooms and various other duties as assigned. Depending upon qualifications, duties may also include modest/basic repair / install of appliances, construction and/or remodeling, electrical or plumbing, work with potable water systems, wastewater systems, or other limited project repairs as needed.
- This position will work alongside park staff from maintenance crews, park sites, and Parks Dept. HQ. Travel to various county park locations likely required.
- Other duties may also be assigned by Parks Dept. senior staff.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to represent the department to both external and internal customers with a professional and friendly demeanor.
- Applicants must be a minimum 16 years of age, enrolled in high school, or obtained a diploma or G.E.D.; previous park, maintenance, public works, construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, lawn care or related experience desired.
- Employee must be willing to work non-traditional schedule such as early mornings, weekends, holidays, four 10-hour days as a weekly work schedule, help with county Park special events and at other times if needed, and comply with all Brazoria County policies such as a uniform dress code, background check and drug screening.
- Employee must be motivated, punctual and reliable, willing to learn and work in a team environment, as a member of a maintenance crew or Park Ranger team.
- Employee must have a valid Texas driver's license, and provide transportation to Parks Dept. HQ in Angleton to report for daily work assignments.
- Parks Department uniforms (shirts and cap) will be provided.
Supplemental Information Salary range: This position is a non-supervisory, temporary/seasonal position (no benefits package nor insurance offered). Salary range $15-$20 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience; 40 hours per week, for a duration of at least several months and through the traditional busy season, and a possible term assignment of up to 1,500 hours collectively.Supervisor: Parks Temporary Seasonal positions report to the Parks Dept Lead Maintenance Foreman;Available date: positions vacant until filled.Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent retirement package, which includes: Government Pension through TCDRS with fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement.