PARK KEEPER PART-TIME

Cameron County, TX • Brownsville, TX

70d • $11

About The Position

The Park Keeper position is a part-time role under the administrative direction of the Park Superintendent. It is a non-supervisory position responsible for maintaining the general upkeep and safe operation of various Community Parks and Community Centers. The role requires manual labor tasks related to repairs, maintenance, new construction, and landscaping work, including the maintenance of park grounds, restrooms, and community centers.

Requirements

• Valid State of Texas Driver's License.
• 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 maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees.

Nice To Haves

• Park work experience.
• Preferred knowledge in playground maintenance.
• General pool operation knowledge.
• Irrigation system operation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Keep 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.
• Perform 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.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with flexible hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support