Park Maintenance Worker I

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of semi-skilled gardening and landscape maintenance and custodial duties. This is the entry level in the Park Maintenance series. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II class in that the latter performs the more semi-skilled as well as skilled park maintenance duties, and works under general supervision of the Senior Park Maintenance Worker. Receives immediate supervision from higher level Park Maintenance staff.

Requirements

• Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
• Safe work practices.
• Perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work.
• Operate a variety of mowers, edger, and other routine park maintenance equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on buildings, fences, athletic fields and other facilities.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn to operate a variety of light mechanical equipment.
• No prior work experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED, is required.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, weed, and water parks, playgrounds, and medians.
• Operate power mowers, edger, and other equipment.
• Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, swimming pool and other facilities.
• Assist in maintaining athletic fields and other recreational facilities.
• Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs.
• Plant and maintain trees, flowers and shrubs.
• Pick up rubbish and paper, and perform general grounds cleaning.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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