Park Maintenance Worker I or II

City of Plano, TX • Plano, TX

66d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The City of Plano is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our Parks Department team as a Park Maintenance Worker I or II. This vital role involves maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our public spaces through mowing, landscaping, pruning, and debris removal. Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment, operating power tools such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers, and assisting with projects like sod installation, tree planting, and landscape renovations. Experience with riding mowers is preferred. Additionally, this position may support special events by assisting with set-up and logistics. If you take pride in keeping our community vibrant and welcoming, we encourage you to apply today! As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits: $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after sucessful completion of a six (6) month probation Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement Up to three weeks of paid vacation Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year Nine paid holidays Tuition Assistance Free Library Card Free recreation center membership And so much more! Learn about our benefits here. Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano! Winter hours for this position are Monday - Friday 6:45am - 3:30pm. Schedule for summer is Monday and Wednesday 5:00am - 1:45, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:45am - 3:30pm. Park Maintenance Worker I (The job description for the Park Maintenance Worker II is listed below.) Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level classification in the Park Maintenance Worker series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision. This classification is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Mows and maintains turf and landscaping; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; removes weeds from beds; removes litter, brush and debris from assigned areas. Inspects, cleans and maintains tools and equipment. May operate power equipment including one-ton trucks and trailers, push mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers and blowers. Riding mower experience preferred. Assists with various projects including sod and seed installation and establishment, tree planting and minor landscape renovations. May assist with set-up and support of special events. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. Marginal Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Decisions: The incumbent receives direction and follows established guidelines. Responsible for inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, using good judgement, practicing safe work methods and utilizing proper safety equipment and PPE. Park Maintenance Worker II Summary of Duties: Under regular supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker II is responsible for providing assistance with routine maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities and landscaping for assigned area. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced-level classification in the Park Maintenance Worker series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under regular supervision. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Mows and maintains turf and landscaping; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; removes weeds from beds; removes litter, brush and debris from assigned areas. Inspects, cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Operation of power equipment including one-ton trucks and trailers, riding mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers and blowers required. Assists with various projects including sod and seed installation and establishment, tree planting and minor landscape renovations. May assist with set-up and support of special events. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. Marginal Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Decisions: The incumbent receives direction, follows established guidelines, follows procedures to accomplish end results within guidelines. Responsible for inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, using good judgement, identifying potential safety hazards, practicing safe work methods, utilizing proper safety equipment and PPE; operating equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator's Manual.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Routine construction, repair and landscape maintenance methods used in area of responsibility; tool and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating vehicles, equipment and tools required in assigned area of responsibility; following instructions.
• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law).
• Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Nice To Haves

• Riding mower experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows and maintains turf and landscaping
• Prunes and trims trees and shrubs
• Removes weeds from beds
• Removes litter, brush and debris from assigned areas
• Inspects, cleans and maintains tools and equipment
• Operate power equipment including one-ton trucks and trailers, riding mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers and blowers
• Assists with various projects including sod and seed installation and establishment, tree planting and minor landscape renovations
• Assists with set-up and support of special events
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after sucessful completion of a six (6) month probation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees