About This Position
Job Description:
Purpose:
Under general supervision, this position performs building maintenance and grounds maintenance tasks.
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.
- Inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance. Performs minor repairs to tables, chairs, cabinets, etc. Installs or replaces floor and ceramic tiles. Repairs or replaces electric plugs and cords.
- Drives vehicles as needed.
- Moves furniture, file cabinets, equipment, etc. using hand dollies.
- Performs service on pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, etc.
- Repacks, changes oil/filters, lubricates, etc.
- Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operate various power saws, i.e., radial arm, skill, etc. Operates acetylene cutting torch, welder, etc.
- Performs basic plumbing installations/repairs i.e., install and repair faucets, unclog drains, replace valves, etc.
- Measures using tapes, transits, levels, etc.
- Performs semi-skilled carpentry work in the construction and repair of walls, ceilings, etc.
- Reads profiles/blueprints.
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 equipment, methods, and materials used in routine carpentry, ground maintenance and basic plumbing.
- Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in moderate levels of construction, i.e. building walls, hanging doors and windows.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to operate power tools.
- Ability to read and understand simple blueprints.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of custodial, building maintenance or construction work.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Texas Class C Operator's License.
Preferred Qualifications/Preferred Experience:
- Work experience in commercial building construction, repair, and maintenance.
- Work experience in grounds maintenance.
- Work experience in wood and metal stud structural framing.
- Work experience in drywall installation and tape, float, and texture of gypsum board.
- Work experience in interior and exterior painting.
- Work experience in acoustical ceiling grid and tile installation and repair.
- Work experience with concrete tools and pouring concrete.
- Work experience with a truck and trailer.
Preferred Certifications:
- Forklift 29 CFR 1910.178 certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Aerial Lifts 29 CFR 1926.453 certification within six (6) months of hire.
- OSHA Construction Safety and Health 29 CFR 1910 certification within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic proficiency with Desktop/iPad Computers and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Other:
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.



Compensation Range:
The annual hiring range for this position is $26.10-$30.80


Notes to Candidate:
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.
The purpose of the Maintenance Worker II position is to perform building construction, inspections, repairs, and maintenance to APR Facilities and Grounds Maintenance, including Historical, Administration, Museums, Recreation and Community Centers.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- CARPENTRY WORK: Repair walls, ceilings, floors, siding, furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, etc.
- HARDWARE: Maintenance and repair of door hardware, including door closers, locksets, deadbolts, panic bars, door stops, hinges, thresholds, kick plates, and weather stripping.
- DRYWALL WORK: Installation of, and tape, float, and texture of gypsum board and application of spray and roll textures.
- PAINTING: Application of latex and oil base paints, varnish, sealers, on walls, ceilings and building exteriors.
- OPERATE POWER TOOLS: Drills, circular saws, routers, grinders, sanders, radial arm saws, table saws, pneumatic nail guns, etc.
- USE INDUSTRY TOOLS: Measure and layout using measuring tape, level, squares, string line, laser level, and transit.
- INSPECT: Buildings, structures, and RECORD data on appropriate forms, logs, and iPads, Desktop computers, etc.
Work Location:
Central Maintenance Complex (CMC) – 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd., Austin, TX 78741
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
- May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.
Application Instructions/Job Requirements:
- Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
- Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
- Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
- Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
- Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas Class “C” Operator’s License or the ability to acquire one 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.
- Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.
Other Information:
- Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
- 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
- Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
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