Maintenance Worker (Parks)

City of Corinth•Corinth, TX

88d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks, facilities, buildings, grounds, and other areas, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Primary duties include performing semiskilled general labor and manual labor tasks to maintain parks, facilities, grounds, playgrounds, sports fields, and City buildings as directed. This role involves inspecting parks grounds and facilities for damage, hazards, and vandalism, performing basic maintenance and repairs, and maintaining right-of-way, sports fields, landscaping, and other City grounds. The position also includes operating basic equipment, performing manual labor such as weed control, mowing, watering, cleaning up trash, trimming trees and shrubs, loading and hauling materials, and performing semi-skilled building maintenance duties. Additionally, the role requires inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, responding to emergency cleaning and maintenance, enforcing City rules, operating trucks and equipment, supervising event setup/teardown, cross-training in maintenance tasks, and assisting with training work crews. The Maintenance Worker may be required to respond outside of normally scheduled work hours for special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents. Maintaining integrity, professionalism, and public trust, cooperating with co-workers, and maintaining predictable attendance are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
One year of landscaping and maintenance work experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge of City policies and procedures
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of municipal parks and facilities
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Knowledge of customer service standards and protocols
Skill in operating and maintaining power and hand tools, equipment and vehicles according to standard operating and safety procedures
Skill in performing heavy manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects
Skill in closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers
Effective communication, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate the operation of Light equipment
Ability to demonstrate MUTCD knowledge
CDL
TDA

Responsibilities

Performs semiskilled general labor and manual labor tasks to maintain parks, facilities, grounds, playgrounds, sports fields, and City buildings as directed.
Inspects parks grounds and facilities for damage, hazards and vandalism; performs basic parks and building maintenance duties and makes repairs as needed to maintain the appearance of City property.
Maintains right-of-way, sports fields, landscaping and other City grounds; sweeps and cleans parks, facilities, grounds and adjacent areas; operates basic equipment and performs manual labor tasks, including weed control, mowing, and watering; cleans up trash and debris; trims trees and shrubs; loads and hauls materials.
Performs semi-skilled building maintenance duties as directed.
Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and small tools for proper operating condition; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
Responds as directed to perform emergency cleaning and maintenance work as required.
Enforces City rules and regulations, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; supervises setup and teardown and other tasks for special City events as directed.
Cross trains in all maintenance tasks; assists with the training and cross-training of work crews.
Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.