POSITION AVAILABLE: Streetscape Maintenance Crew Laborer REPORTS TO: Streetscape Administrator GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains grounds and street amenities of public property performing any combination of the following tasks: Landscaping, painting, litter and refuse collection, and disposal and general maintenance. Weekend and night work is sometimes required. SPECIFIC TASKS Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Tree pruning, fertilization, mulching, insect and disease control, and refuse removal.
  • Planting bed maintenance, pruning, fertilization, mulching, weeding and cultivation, insect and disease control, and plant replacement.
  • Irrigation system monitoring replacement.
  • Cleaning and painting tree grates.
  • Cleaning brick and concrete pavement.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of antique light globes and maintenance of banner arms.
  • Cleaning lenses and bulb replacement in tree well uplights.
  • Cleaning and painting benches and litter receptacles.
  • Placement, replacement and cleaning of plaques, historical markers, special event banners, flags, and signs.
  • Setting up tables, chairs, PA systems, staging, general clean-up, signage, and other tasks related to special events.
Special equipment used will include, but not be limited to: operation of articulating electric boom lift, power tools, movers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, street sweeping machines, and power washers. Other duties as assigned by competent authority. A successful candidate will:
  • Demonstrate ability to perform assigned tasks.
  • Have a knowledge of conversational English, grammar, spelling, and arithmetic.
  • Possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license. Driver’s license is a condition of continued employment.
  • Possess eye, hand, and foot coordination as well as spatial and form perception.
  • Demonstrate an ability and willingness to follow instructions.
Are you that person? If so, please send your resume and contact information to us: 1.  By email, RE: Streetscape Crew Opening to this email address, 2. By mail or in person, to: Streetscape Crew Opening 416 Cotton Street Shreveport, La. 71101 DDA_JOB_APPLICATION We are open M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm. (Closed on City Holidays)