SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

Salary

$18.00 - $22.95 Hourly

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39898

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Greenspace

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT

SECTION: GROUND MAINTANANCE

LOCATION: VARIOUS*

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON. - FRI.: 6:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.*

• 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 seeks a Semi-Skilled Laborer to join its Greenspace Management team. The potential candidate will play a key role in:

• This individual will perform a variety of routine tasks related to ground maintenance operations.
• May operate and maintain various pieces of equipment such as riding mowing units, lawn mowers, edger, chainsaw, and rototiller.
• Perform work as team member, or individually as necessary to meet work requirements.
• Assist with park maintenance quality inspections. Report problems and/or hazardous conditions to designated authority.
• Perform work prepping special events, training, and other park activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated among essential personnel under the Citys Emergency Management Policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are routine exposures to extreme weather conditions such as heat/cold, moisture and air pollution. Periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instruction as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) months of working experience are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas drivers license and comply with the City of Houstons policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

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.

• Applicants that can work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Applicants who have grounds maintenance experience are preferred.

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 candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 6

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. 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 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-0241. (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 individuals 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
• 13 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 you have completed?

• Less than 9th grade completed
• 9th to 11th grade completed
• High School diploma/GED or higher

03

Do you have a valid/current Texas drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have six (6) months of working experience on your application?

• Yes
• No

05

Work setting experience - Semi-Skilled Laborer (Check all that apply and that can be verified).

• Worked outside in cold and heat.
• Operated various hand tools.
• Cleaned and serviced equipment and tools.
• Grounds Maintenance: edging, weed eating, planting, and pruning.
• Operated various mowers.
• None of the above

06

How many months of experience do you have in grounds maintenance?

• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months to less than 8 months experience
• 8 months to less than 10 months experience
• 10 months or more experience
• None of the above

07

Are you willing and able to work any of the following shifts? (Check all that apply).

• Day Shifts
• Evening Shifts
• Night Shifts
• Weekend Shifts
• Holiday Shifts
• None of the Above

08

Have you listed all of your education and work experience on the application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/