Maintenance Worker II - Parks & Rec

City Of Keller • Keller, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation and/or Designee, performs assigned duties to support the Parks Maintenance Division to ensure
the proper maintenance of City parks, grounds, green spaces, athletic fields, and common areas for City owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Requirements

• Required knowledge and experience is normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School diploma or GED, and three (3) to five (5) years work related experience in landscape, grounds maintenance, or related field is required.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.
• Ability to take and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and product directions.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work during weekends and night-time events and hours of operations.
• Skilled in operating ride and push mowers, and hand-held and/or power tools.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver license.
• Must pass all post offer pre-employment processes and/or procedures, to include but not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, and applicable Background Checks.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties necessary to support the Parks Maintenance Division to ensure the proper maintenance, repair and care of City parks, grounds, green spaces, right-of-ways, ponds, swells, berms, athletic fields, community and common areas for City owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Responsible for the care and replacement of plants and trees to include, but not limited to: raking, pruning, mulching, clearing, planting, minor irrigation install and repair, mowing, weeding, edging and painting. Responsible for safely using and proper care and maintenance of all tools and equipment necessary to complete projects, assignments and/or tasks.
• Responsible for preparing for events through constructing and/or deconstructing of fencing, barricades, chairs and stages, as well as “set-up” and “tear-down” tasks. Duties may include the cleaning of buildings and public restrooms, and moving office furniture.
• Under the direction of either a Foreman or Crew Leader, may assist with the training and guidance of Maintenance Worker Trainee and/or I.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED