Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security per the Windfall Elimination Provision but are subject to a FICA Alternative Plan. For more information contact the Human Resources Recruitment office at 361-826-3300 to obtain Form SSA-1945 Windfall Elimination Provision.

Pay Grade: This position is an hourly position at pay grade 103.

Attendance

Rotating 40-hour work week. 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Must be available to work additional hours as needed

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The objective of this position is to maintain the City's developed parkland, facilities, right of ways, and beaches.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor maintenance such as litter, debris, planting, pruning, graffiti removal, landscaping and trash removal.

• Wipe down all surfaces to sterilize, fill soap dispensers, towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, clean mirrors, sinks, walls, toilets and urinals

• Responsible for special event set up and disassembly of equipment and conference rooms

• Responsible for patrolling gulf beach areas for sea turtle sightings during the Kemp's Ridley Nesting Season

• Immediately report all sightings and nests to supervisors

• Must be able to identify and provide location information and wait until a first responder arrives

• Must be dependable and able to withstand weather conditions like wind, rain, heat, humidity, and be able to stand for long periods of time

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a High Schol Diploma/GED

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience

• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

• Basis of Rating
  
  Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
  
  Closing Statement
  
  • Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
  
  • Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
  
  • In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.