Park Maintenance Worker I

City of Plano, TX • Plano, TX

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Plano Parks Department is hiring for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I or II. This role is essential in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our parks and recreation areas. Responsibilities include pruning and trimming trees, removing brush and debris, assisting with concrete repairs, graffiti removal, and fence or equipment repairs such as dugouts and bleacher seats. Additional duties involve cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, as well as operating equipment like dump trucks and flatbed trailers (excluding transport duties). Regular and consistent attendance is vital to this position. If you are passionate about contributing to the upkeep of our community parks, we encourage you to apply! Park Maintenance Worker I (The job description for the Park Maintenance Worker II is below.) Summary of Duties: Under close supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker I is responsible for providing assistance with routine maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities and landscaping for assigned area. 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.

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, operating equipment and tools required in assigned area of responsibility under supervision; following instructions.
• Education: No formal education required.
• Experience: One year of previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or construction preferred.
• Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must have a valid Driver's License. (Must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law).
• Conditions of Employment: 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.

Responsibilities

• Prunes and trims trees; removes brush and debris from assigned areas.
• May assist in concrete repairs and projects.
• May remove or paint over graffiti.
• May repair fences, dug outs, and bleacher seats as needed.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• May operate (but not transport) equipment such as dump truck, flatbed trailer to haul bobcats and other equipment.
• 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 successful completion of 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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees