Job Details
Position Description
Precinct One's Mission
Precinct One's mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
What you will do at Precinct One
Commissioner Precinct One has multiple opportunities for Park Caretakers throughout our various Park locations. The successful candidates will maintain grounds, amenities, trails, athletic fields, buildings, facilities, and equipment within the parks and throughout the assigned region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Duties include but are not limited to grounds keeping, litter and debris control, mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, tree trimming and removal, planting, and watering.
* The ability to safely operate landscaping equipment and tools is essential. Additional duties include maintaining and cleaning facilities, restrooms, and equipment.
* All work assignments are outdoors and subject to weekend, after-hours, and holiday scheduling.
* All other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
* Caretaker I - One (1) year of related experience
* Caretaker II - Three (3) years of related experience
* Caretaker III - Five (5) years of related experience
Licensure:
* Valid Texas State Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Knowledge of operating groundskeeping equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
* Ability to work well with the public and staff members
* Ability to work outdoors
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type:
* Full-time | Regular
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
* Position involves stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, climbing, driving, and lifting up to 60 pounds
* Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
* Individuals may be exposed to heat, cold, loud noise, and dust
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About the Parks Division
The Parks Subdivision's mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Harris County by inspiring visitors to learn, play and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in public places that are, safe, welcoming, and natural.
About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.
With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.
Precinct One, which includes 876 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex, the renowned Texas Medical Center, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston's main and downtown campuses, and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One is home to more than 20 county parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers, and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Precinct One's mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continuous employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One in our Parks area, we invite you to apply.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.