What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker position at City of Waco, TX?
Summary
Minimum starting salary is $19.3566 hourly , depending on qualifications
Required
Minimum Qualifications:
Under basic supervision, performs experienced semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds; operates, and maintains tools, equipment, and heavy equipment.
Essential Functions
Minimum starting salary is $19.3566 hourly , depending on qualifications
Required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 years of experience in landscaping and groundskeeping work, experience with heavy equipment, and basic knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping.
Under basic supervision, performs experienced semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds; operates, and maintains tools, equipment, and heavy equipment.
Essential Functions
- Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Operates heavy mechanized equipment; performs parks cleaning and maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, planting and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; assists with irrigation systems and chemical applications; loads and hauls materials.
- Inspects specialty vehicles and heavy equipment for proper operating condition; repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
- Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
- Performs a variety of activities such as digging trenches, operating trencher, repairing valves, and modifying the controller to assist with irrigation system maintenance.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
- Operates a City vehicle to travel to parks, facilities, and assigned work sites to perform and support park maintenance activities, transport tools, materials, and equipment, operate specialty vehicles and heavy machinery, conduct inspections and repairs, respond to emergencies after hours as required, and ensure park grounds and facilities are maintained in a safe and attractive condition.
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