Maintenance Worker - Parks

City of Farmers Branch • Farmers Branch, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment may be responsible for maintenance and parks, landscaped grounds, playgrounds, facilities, special events, and/or construction projects.

Requirements

• 8th grade education and 5 years experience required in a similar field, OR high school diploma or GED equivalency
• Must possess a valid Texas class "C" driver's license or higher with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
• Ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words and to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses.
• Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.

Nice To Haves

• Over one year up to and including three years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations.
• Performs special winter work projects.
• Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment.
• Sets up work zones as appropriate and ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.
• Provides general maintenance support to special events.

What This Job Offers

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