The Houston Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community & enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks & offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking Park Maintenance Aide Position to join its Greenspace Maintenance team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:Performs basic cleaning of park facilities and monitors supplies in restrooms. Report any problems or hazardous conditions to the designated authority. Perform additional assignments as required. Maintain park grounds by picking up litter and debris. This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston's Emergency Management Policy. WORKING CONDITIONS The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION 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 - None 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 who can work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Applicants that have experience in grounds maintenance. Applicants who have a valid Texas Class C driver's license.