MAINTENANCE WORKER (PARKS & RECREATION)

Cameron County•La Feria, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall purpose and general responsibility Under the administrative direction of the Park Superintendent. Is a non-supervisory position. Maintains the general upkeep and safe operation for the Parks& Recreation Department. Requires manual labor tasks as needed related to repairs, maintenance, new construction, and landscaping work. Maintenance of park grounds, restrooms and the Centers.

Requirements

Valid State of Texas Driver's License.
Must have the ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to use power or hand-operated tools.
Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors.
Ability to establish and effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees.

Nice To Haves

Park work experience is a preference.
Preferred knowledge in playground maintenance, general pool operation and Irrigation system operation.

Responsibilities

Performs general landscape duties such as maintaining landscaped areas, tree trimming, and removing dead plant material and tree debris from grounds.
Yard cleaning which includes emptying trash cans, trash removal, and litter pick-up around park grounds and parking lot.
Buildings and restroom repair, maintenance and cleaning.
Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the community pools and facilities; fencing, slides, pump and pool equipment, water balancing, restrooms, showers, and sidewalks.
Keeps restroom stocked with necessary cleansers and toiletries.
Responsible for the upkeep of the athletic fields, courts, irrigation systems, playground equipment, and parking lots.
Load and unload materials and equipment.
Occasionally operate small equipment.
Performs insect control, use of nonlicensed applicable pesticides and insecticides.
Sweeping and washing down sidewalks and parking areas when needed.
Perform good housekeeping such as cleaning windows, wiping dirty surfaces on walls, mopping and waxing floors.
Replacing minor electrical and plumbing fixtures within the park grounds.
Weekend, holiday, and evening work required.
Performs other such duties as may be assigned.