PARK KEEPER PART-TIME - Cameron County

PARK KEEPER PART-TIME

SALARY: $11.00 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The overall purpose and general responsibility

Under the administrative direction of the Park Superintendent. Is a non-supervisory position. Maintains the general upkeep and safe operation of the Community Parks and Community Centers (Laureles, La Paloma, La Esperanza, Pedro "Pete" Benavides, Santa Rosa, Santa Maria, El Ranchito, El Centro Cultural, Santa Maria Center and Bob Clark Center). Requires manual labor tasks as needed related to repairs, maintenance, new construction, and landscaping work. Maintenance of park grounds, restrooms and the Centers.

Park work experience is a preference.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: General point of contact

Reports to immediate supervisor, Park Superintendent.

Has contact with other park maintenance crew and supervisors.

Provides proper communication and assistance to the general public and others as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The fundamental duties and tasks which define the job

Performs general landscape duties such as maintaining landscaped areas, tree trimming, and removing dead plant material and tree debris from grounds.

Yard cleaning which includes emptying trash cans, trash removal, and litter pick-up around park grounds and parking lot,

Buildings and restroom repair, maintenance and cleaning,

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the community pools and facilities; fencing, slides, pump and pool equipment, water balancing, restrooms, showers, and sidewalks,

Keeps restroom stocked with necessary cleansers and toiletries,

Responsible for the upkeep of the athletic fields, courts, irrigation systems, playground equipment, and parking lots,

Load and unload materials and equipment,

Occasionally operate small equipment,

Performs insect control, use of nonlicensed applicable pesticides and insecticides,

Sweeping and washing down sidewalks and parking areas when needed,

Perform good housekeeping such as cleaning windows, wiping dirty surfaces on walls, mopping and waxing floors,

Replacing minor electrical and plumbing fixtures within the park grounds,

Weekend, holiday, and evening work required and,

Performs other such duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The requirements necessary to fulfill the job expectations

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have the ability to follow oral instructions, ability to use power or hand-operated tools, to perform strenuous work in the outdoors, and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees. Preferred knowledge in playground maintenance, general pool operation and Irrigation system operation.

Physical Demands:

Physical requirements may include lifting /carrying up to 50 lbs. Subject to handling, sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting to perform the essential job functions.

Working Condition: (describe working environment and other conditions of employment.)

Working conditions are primarily in an outdoor environment, supervisor of recreational functions. Will be also be required safely operate a vehicle and other equipment.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

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