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LABORER

Salary

$1,380.00 - $1,503.30 Biweekly

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37254

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation & Wellness

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: RECREATION & WELLNESS

WORKDAYS & HOURS: VARIOUS*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Laborer to join its Recreation and Wellness - Golf Operations team.

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

+ Remove golf cars from the charging station, prepare golf cars for customer use, and clean and return golf cars to storage.

+ Perform janitorial duties.

+ De-litter the front of the golf facility and driving range areas.

+ Maintain and fill customer water stations.

+ Operate small equipment and machinery like line trimmers, push mowers, hedge trimmers, and chain saws

+ Operate all hand tools including shovels and rakes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Very fundamental levels of ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Applicants with a valid Texas Driver's License.

Applicants with experience in the operation of specialized golf course equipment and attachment are preferred.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:

Pay Grade 5

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7108.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 395-7108. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is the highest level of education obtained?

+ Less than 8th grade

+ 8th to 12th grade, did not finish

+ High School Diploma/ GED

+ Associates Degree or beyond

03

Do you have a valid/current Texas Class C driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Work setting experience – (Check all that apply that can be verified)

+ Worked outside in cold and heat

+ Worked in moisture/wetness

+ Unpleasant air conditions

+ Exposure to soiled materials

+ Exposure to light chemical substances

+ Grounds Maintenance

+ None of the above

05

Are you willing and able to work? (Check all that apply)

+ Day Shifts

+ Evening Shifts

+ Night Shifts

+ Weekend Shifts

+ Holiday Shifts

+ None of the Above

06

Please select from below your experience, that can be verified, in grounds maintenance such as mowing, delittering, blowing, trimming, etc.

+ Less than one month

+ One month but less than 6 months

+ 6 months but less than one year

+ One year or more

07

Have you listed all your quantifiable work experience & education on the application?

+ YES

+ NO

Required Question