Maintenance Worker – Urban Wildlife (Temporary)

Full Job Description

Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for performing manual labor with a focus on implementation of the Urban Wildlife Management Plan within the assigned area. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location
-Parks & Recreation Headquarters - 5800 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, Texas 78227 OR
-Woodlawn Lake Park - 1103 Cincinnati Ave. 78201 OR
-Brackenridge Park 3700 N. St. Mary’s St. 78209 OR
-Elmendorf Lake Park 3700 W. Commerce St. 78207

At the department's discretion, the work location and days/hours may be subject to change.

Work Hours

Shifts will rotate between the schedules below:

• 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
• 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Saturday-Sunday
• 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

Rotating work weeks. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate seasonal adjustments, evening coverage, weekends, and holiday shiftwork based on department needs.

Requirements

• Utilizes maintenance equipment to perform maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning streets, maintaining shrubs and flowers, clearing weeds and brush, mowing and trimming public areas tree maintenance to include trimming/pruning and performing custodial duties in public areas.
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
• Prepares City facilities for various City events.
• Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings, and facilities.
• Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
• Operates tractor mower, dump truck, and other small equipment.
• Loads trucks with sand, gravel, or waste material using a hand shovel, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• One (1) year of experience in labor or maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to walk long distances (5-8 miles a day).
• Experience operating small engine equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, and blowers.
• Experience with vegetation maintenance

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of manual labor tasks.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn basic laundering techniques, depending on area of assignment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with routine repeated exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and dirty environment.