- Salary
- $33k – $44k/yr
- Location
- Kingsville, TX, TX, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Definition: Performs duties in the maintenance of municipal properties consisting of both outdoor lawn maintenance and indoor janitorial duties.
Essential Job Functions:
ØOperates a variety of motorized equipment including tractor and trucks, use a variety of power tools including mowers and weed eaters.
ØCleans municipal properties including right-a-ways, ditches, and curbs.
ØCollects litter in assigned areas
ØPerforms minor repairs such as painting and sign posting.
ØResponsible for maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
ØUses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
ØMay be required to work evening and weekends.
ØPerforms related work as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
ØKnowledge of city, state, federal regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment in public spaces. Proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand tools and power tools.
ØKnowledge of mechanical, proper care and skillful/safe operation of equipment.
ØAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions, read addresses, directions, and signs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
ØSix months experience in using mowers, weed eaters, shovels, drills and power saws.
PREFERENCE:
ØN/A
Conditions of Employment:
ØPossession of Valid Driver’s License
ØSatisfactory Driving Record
ØProof of Citizenship and /or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally.
ØPhysical Examination
ØDrug Screen
ØBackground investigation
ØAll City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency in accordance with the City of Kingsville Emergency Services Policy No. 881 effective August 28, 2006.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 100 pounds of equipment and /or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.