ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14032-T
JOB TITLE: Caretaker II
DEPARTMENT: Harris County Precinct One – Central Region
HOURS: 40-Hours per Week / Flexible
Monday - Friday
SALARY: Starting $10.00 per Hour
Based on 26 Pay Periods
EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in grounds' maintenance and operating mowing equipment is preferred.
JOB SKILLS: A valid Texas driver’s license is required at time of hire. A safe driving record is also required. Successful candidate must obtain a Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within three (3) months of hiring date. Basic knowledge of grounds and janitorial care.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintains grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment in Precinct One Parks by performing the following duties: trims and mows grounds, weeds around bushes, trees, and flower beds. Rakes, picks up and disposes of leaves and rubbish. Trims hedges and prunes trees. Picks up and disposes of trash and litter throughout the park. Operates equipment used in park's maintenance work including manual and power riding mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, chainsaws, blowers and edgers. Drives pick-up trucks in park and to outside destinations when assigned. Repairs and paints benches, tables, playground equipment, and drinking fountains. Assists with minor repair to buildings and equipment. Cleans restrooms, sidewalks, buildings, equipment and floors. Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and correspondence. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Works outside in various weather conditions. Performs other related work as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT ON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
APPLY AT: 1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170
UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.