Field Service I - Parks Department (PT)

City of Benbrook TX•Benbrook, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position within the Parks Department. The role involves maintaining landscapes, turf, and right-of-ways, as well as installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation systems. Responsibilities also include trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs, performing repairs to lighting and plumbing systems, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and undertaking welding, fabrication, and repairs. The position requires removing trash and debris from parks, preparing athletic fields, and maintaining equipment and buildings. There may be opportunities to build and develop recreational areas. The role involves driving trucks and equipment and performing other park-related duties. Additionally, the position may involve assisting in Street and Drainage Department maintenance and Animal Control duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Texas Driver’s License
Previous experience which required mechanical aptitude and ability
Familiarity with maintenance techniques
Ability to operate a variety of power tools and equipment
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, couching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of the body
Ability to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures
Minimal levels of eye, hand and foot coordination
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds
Requires color, texture and depth perception as well as the ability to see, hear, speak, smell and taste
Ability to work in varying conditions, surroundings and all-weather conditions
Ability to work in adverse environmental and hazardous conditions to include mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemicals and other solid waste substances
Ability to work above ground from a 6-foot ladder to a 60-foot boom lift
Ability to communicate with other employees in the work group
Knowledge of the mechanical operation of both light and heavy motorized equipment
Knowledge of common tools, materials and methods used in maintenance and construction work
Mechanical skill required in operation of equipment
Working knowledge of basic construction practices
Ability to operate equipment carefully and safely
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
Ability to work as a member of a team
Regular attendance is essential
Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or others
Unscheduled overtime and response to emergency situations may be required
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test
Must pass thorough background checks