Maintains cleanliness and landscaping of City parking lots. Maintains and repairs lawn equipment, assists with painting touch ups, and performs janitorial work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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.

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment used to maintain City parking lots; makes small repairs as needed.
• Trims trees, mows lawn, maintains garden, picks up trash and debris, and conducts daily inspections of premises.
• Maintains parking building offices; vacuums, sweeps, mops, cleans restrooms, makes minor repairs pertaining to plumbing, carpentry, and any other repairs as necessary.
• Keeps track of janitorial inventory.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry trades.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and methods.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management. 
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to paint parking lots.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair on applicable equipment and machinery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements 
Position will have the following exposures

• 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.

Work Environment Locations 
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Construction site

Seldom

• Confined space 
• Warehouse environment

 Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles

Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
 
Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Often

• Communicable diseases
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel 
Position will require the employee to travel
 
Never:

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

•  At least three (3) months of general experience. Building maintenance and landscaping experience is preferred. 

•  None

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) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.