maintenance person

custodian

equipment operator

administrative assistant

records clerk

City of Irving

On a typical day, I come in and help set up the room before the kids get out of school and print out the attendance sheet. Once that is finish, my team and I, go pick the kids up from school, which is semi connected to the Recreation Center where I work. I check them in, and walk back over to the Recreation Center. Once we have all our kids settled and organized, we take them to the gym for about an hour and do gym games with them. After that hour is over, we then go to the Large Activity Room, where we provide them snack and that usually last about 30 minutes. After snack time is over I then separate the kids that have homework from those that don't. When the children don't have homework, I still advise that they read, so that they are not distracting those that do have homework. I then go around and help those that need help on homework. After about an hour of homework time, the kids then gather their belongings and my staff and I get ready to either take them outside or to the game room until their parents come get them. If I am not working with the kids, I am in the office, enrolling people into the various classes that we offer, or taking payments and answering phone calls. 
There is a total of 4 staff, including myself that work with the kids in the After School Program. We strive to help these kids be the best that they can be. Each week we pick leaders from each grade level that we feel have followed directions, helped out when needed, and set an example for their peers. I love working with a diverse group of children and look forward to seeing them and hearing all sorts of crazy stories that they have to tell.

There are no regulations for the citizens of Irving, whatever they want to set at the curb is required to be picked up.  The solid waste director sais there are limitations but any time you call in to enforce those regulations you are told to pick it up no matter the weight or amount.  An average house should consist of three to five bags of trash twice a week not fifteen to thirty that are over weight and busting apart when you have to get the bag up at least three feet in order to get it in the back of the trash truck. any time you are injured it is always your fault not the fact that our bodies are not meant for that much over working.  This is why other cities have gone to automated due to the injuries of their employees but at Irving the health and well being of an employee is nothing compared to a dollar.

A typical day includes coming in and opening my email to see I have any updates programs I am working on. Followed by me following up with the after school care roster and payments. I then assist with the classes throughout the day. Once the kids get out of school. I follow my lesson plan for the day until it is time for the kids to get picked up. The type of activities we do include: gym games, park games, crafts, and other in classroom games.
My favorite part of the job is creating active kids.
On any given day we have up to 60 programs kids, plus no less than 60 non program kids. My co-workers and I work as a team to ensure a safe and fun rec center.
the most valuable part of the job I have learned is to make sure I always work as a team with my co-workers. Also that I love to work with kids and showing the kids of the future how to stay active and it still being fun!

Starting pay is low. A good place to put 20 years in with a nice pension. The city is a retirement job. Easy to get stuck in a position and little room to move up unless someone retires. Pay and benefits are based on a TMRS system and you can work in 800 other cities or counties in Texas if you want to transfer. I came from 20 years in the private sector and it’s nice knowing that for the most part if I show up and do my job I will never be terminated. You will probably make more money somewhere else but not if your looking at the end game.  Being in my mid 40’s it’s a perfect job for me to work, use tuition reimbursement to finish my degree and kick out at 62. Not a place to get rich. A good place to retire.

A typical day at work would be coming in and interacting with not only children but regulars that come in. What I have learned from this job is time management on getting events and classes done for the customers satisfaction. Management here is put together well and organized. My co-workers are very friendly and modest about one an others ideas. The hardest part of my job is not being able to speak other languages because the recreational center has many cultures (very diverse). The most enjoyable part about my job is that there is not dual moment with the children (entertaining) and customers (friendly).

A typical day is great in interacting with customers, volunteers and co-workers. I learned that if we all do our part then the job is done. I think instead of management pointing fingers, also re-evaluate yourself. Your fellow co-workers are a joy to work with. The hardest part of the job is when you go home thinking about your job and how you can improve it. The most enjoyable part is that I was a part of the City of Irving when it came from the days of old and into the current century. Change is good, especially in this case and will also generate great revenue.

My job is crossing children and teenagers and pedestrians. I have learned to be patient and understanding and also to be stern on occasions. Management is great my boss is a very understanding and helpful individual. I don't really do much interacting with co-workers since I am alone at my post. Hardest part of job is not being able to tell drivers they are speeding. My most enjoyable is helping the children and pedestrians and anybody needing my help. I also enjoy being outside and enjoying the day.

Upper management feel superior to others so they treat employees with total disrespect.  If you voice your opinion about how you are being treated to HR, whose job is to listen and response to problems, then you are blacklisted forever.  HR does not investigate problems caused by upper management, they promote them.  Employees are treated as the scavengers of the company.  I won't recommend The City of Irving to anyone even my worst enemy.  I tried to hold on thinking that it will get better, but it is all about who you know or related to within the organization.

There are many aspects of Water quality.  There are water quality programs that can be detrimental to any city if they are  not compliant.  The drinking water, wastewater, total oils and grease, and stormwater programs that must follow the rules and regulations provided in the 40 CFR for environmental protection agency.  Making sure that each program follows it's protocol for compliance requires a strategic plan that must be followed.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hours you are home early 4 days a week 40 hours 1 week day off 2 weekend days off.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is some favoritism for certain individuals. Sometimes the routes can be heavy and lot of leaves etc.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very laid back It's like a family Most people greet each other every morning.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hard work but a pretty short day complaining customers and happy children

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