Temporary - Public Event Worker (Zilker Botanical Gardens/Multiple Positions/PARD)

Job Description:

Temporary - Public Event Worker (Zilker Botanical Gardens/Multiple Positions/PARD)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two years of custodial/cashier or general labor experience.
• One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for the required education with a maximum substitution of (4) four years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Appropriate level of driver’s license and certifications as specified for the individual’s job.

Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( PARD ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Temporary - Public Event Worker position is to set up and take down event spaces for rentals at Zilker Botanical Garden and Mayfield Cottage and Gardens. Duties will include assisting with transporting rental guests to and from event venues and parking areas, monitoring events for compliance with policies and regulations, handling guest concerns, and providing coverage of weekend bathroom custodial duties. Occasional coverage of rental e-mails and scheduling may be required.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
• Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
• Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas “Class C” Operators License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to work outside for prolonged periods in all types of temperature conditions. Ability to work in noisy or crowded spaces. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

• Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
$21.63 per hour.
Hours
Work Location/Schedule:

• Saturdays, Sundays, and occasional weekdays. Maximum of 20 hours per week.
• Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date 04/07/2025 Type of Posting External Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in event or banquet set up in the service, retail, or hotel & tourism industries.
• Experience with point of sale ( POS ) systems and/or Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience working with diverse populations and communities, including providing customer service to and interacting with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish.
• Ability to drive vehicles with a manual transmission.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Reads and interprets stage and seating diagrams. Assembles and disassembles portable stages, bleachers and seating arrangements. Loads/unloads and stacks materials by hand. Drives vehicles and equipment as necessary. Operates various equipment such as forklifts, buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, extractors to clean carpet, etc. Checks, cleans and services equipment. Sweeps/mops and dusts floors. Scrubs/disinfects sinks, countertops, lavatory facilities, etc. Pick-ups and disposes of waste and other materials. Performs light security services. Answers visitor/client questions and provide assistance. Accepts cash and balances cash drawer.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of general public event operational processes, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental/facility safety procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in operating various equipment.
• Skill in security services.
• Skill in making change and balancing a cash drawer.
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from High School or equivalent plus two years of custodial/cashier or general labor experience. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for the required education with a maximum substitution of (4) four years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* In a few short sentences, please describe your experience working in the service, retail, or hotel & tourism industries.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.

• Yes. I acknowledge and understand the statement above.

* Are you related to any person employed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department? If yes, please list the relative's name and relationship:
(Open Ended Question)


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