Community Appearance Worker

The Community Appearance Worker performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties related to the beautification of right-of-way and other designated areas and facilities within the City of Victoria. Work is typically performed independently under general supervision of a Crew Leader or Manager.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of grassy areas, shrubs, trees, plants, and other associated landscape areas by using ground maintenance equipment and tools.  Performs semi-skilled curbside maintenance such as but not limited to irrigation and chemical applications. Performs regular large debris pick-up on vacant lots as needed. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.  Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.  Directs traffic when necessary.  Completes forms, logs and other paperwork as needed.  Current work schedule is four 10-hour days per week and requires flexibility to work hours outside of this including weekends and holidays as needed.   Provides quality customer service and possess a team-oriented mindset. Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety rules. Other duties as assigned.

Employee will work at seasonal temperatures. Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, water, mud, noises, fumes, litter, debris, and odors.  Employee may also be exposed to potential mechanical, chemical, electrical, fire and traffic hazards while operating maintenance equipment.

Employee must be able to:

• Life and Carry supplies weighing up to 500lbs from the floor, for over 10 feet.
• Will need to lift individually (one hand or two handed) lifts of various weights 20 – 50lbs
• Candidate will need to transverse uneven surfaces
• Be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch, for up to three (3) minutes while performing fine motor skills.  

Minimum 8th grade education required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Some previous landscape or lawn maintenance experience preferred, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets City guidelines  If assigned to chemical applications, can obtain TDA non-commercial political pesticide applicators license. General knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions. Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.   Customer service principles, practices, and etiquette.  Chemical pesticide and herbicide application, use and storage practices and procedures.  Basic tool and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.  Working independently and part of a team. Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.  Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.  Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.   General knowledge of mowers, weed trimmers, edgers, blowers, and general landscaping tools. Additionally, knowledge of any of the following is preferred: Tractor Tree trimmer and removal equipment Tractor with attachments Truck with trailer Irrigation systems and equipment