JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL PURPOSE

Works under the general supervision of the Pecos Proud Crew Leader, who assigns major tasks and
duties. Is responsible for performing routine duties normally involving physical labor for the
maintenance of City streets and rights-of-way including: street clean-up, trash
collection and removal, street sweeping, cleaning sidewalks, storm drainage systems
maintenance, parks and open areas, maintain planting beds, and general maintenance of facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Pecos Proud Crew Leader

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises autonomy and sound judgement over tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs, but is not limited to performing, the following tasks:
Works as part of a maintenance crew. Cleans streets, parks and rights-of-way of general debris,
cuts grass, applies pesticide and trims shrubs, trees and other vegetation along street
rights-of-way. Plants, waters and maintains landscaped areas. Maintains entrance signs within
rights-of-way.
Assists in the completion of street and sidewalk sweeping.
Cleans and maintains City-own d drainage facilities, including removal of debris from
catch
basins and other storm facilities.
Acts as a flagger to alert traffic and protect crew when required; sets up and picks up cones after
work in the right-of-way.
Operates a variety of tools, including, but not limited to jackhammer, tamper, lawn mower, weed-
eater, brooms, hand tools, gardening tools and carpentry tools.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Highschool Diploma or GED

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, procedures, and equipment used in
grounds maintenance.
Experience working safely and efficiently with field crew personnel or alone, as assigned tasks may
warrant.
Knowledge and experience in water irrigation systems. Knowledge of safety procedures and
regulations.
Minor maintenance of lawn equipment. Ability to perform strenuous physical work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligible to Work in the United States.
Valid Texas State driver’s license with a driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
Required to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicator License within one (1) year employment.
Ability to communicate respectfully and tactfully with customers (internal and external).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Landscaping tools to include tree trim saws, irrigation systems, weed eater, edger, misc. lawn
equipment and small tools. The ability to operate work truck, trailer, and RTV.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, crawl,
talk, hear and manipulate objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employee
typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is
generally performed outside structures and inside buildings including but limited to confined
spaces, open fields, residential and commercial structures. The noise level in the field work
environment is typically loud.


The Town of Pecos City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.