Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to landscaping, caring for plants, gardens, park lands, or other similar responsibilities.
Licenses or Certifications: - Must obtain a Texas Certified Chemical Applicators license within six (6) months of employment.
- Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.
Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position will be a part of a green infrastructure maintenance crew that performs grounds maintenance and landscaping functions in and around drainage easements and infrastructure, such as rain gardens, creeks, and floodplain areas. This may include tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, mowing of WPD managed lands, invasive management, fuels mitigation, planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plant material.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Drivers License or the ability to acquire by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
ASSESSMENTS :The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.
EDUCATION :Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.
BENEFITS :Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click
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ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A resume can be submitted with the employment application, but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
$22.40 - $25.48
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, the work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.
Job Close Date 05/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6301 Harold Court Austin TX 78721 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - On the job experience performing landscape maintenance.
- Experience with arboriculture tasks, such as tree pruning, planting, or removals.
- Experience operating a Chipper, Tractor, Grapple Loader, aerial lift.
- Knowledge of Central Texas plants.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Perform routine grounds maintenance and landscaping functions including mowing, edging and trimming of grounds and park land areas, planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining trees, shrubs and bedding plants. Apply a wide range of chemicals and fertilizers to treat and control insects, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. Operate hand pump sprayers, injectors, tillers, broadcast and drop spreaders, aerifiers, sod cutters, etc. Remain informed of laws, policies, and regulations concerning the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. Maintain records, inventories, and maintenance schedules. May perform other park maintenance, construction, and repair activities riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, back hoes, power tools, and hand tools.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of the use and application of chemicals and compounds including fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides.
- Knowledge of insect pests, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Knowledge of techniques and practices for propagating, planting, and maintaining trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground covers.
- Skill in the use and safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, back hoes, power tools, and hand tools.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to landscaping, caring for plants, gardens, park lands, or other similar responsibilities. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
* This position requires a Texas Certified Chemical Applicators license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Select one of the following:
- Currently have a valid Texas Certified Chemical Applicators license
- Ability to obtain Texas Certified Chemical Applicators license within six (6) months of employment.
- No, will not be able to obtain a Texas Certified Chemical Applicators license within six (6) months of employment.
* Describe your experience with landscape maintenance.
(Open Ended Question)
* What arboriculture tasks do you have experience with.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list your years of experience operating each of the following equipment: Chipper, Grapple Loader, Aerial Lift, and Tractor.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience working with plants that grow in Central Texas.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents Resume
