Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $19.3566 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks

A dependable worker with experience in semi-skilled general labor to help clean and maintain City parks and grounds

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• 3 years of experience in landscaping and grounds keeping work and experience with heavy equipment and basic knowledge of landscaping and grounds keeping

Position Overview
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.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

See Position Description