Park Maintenance Worker II
About The Position
To perform a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled gardening, landscape and equipment maintenance and custodial duties in the development, maintenance, and repair of park and playground facilities. DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTIC This is the journey level class in the Park Maintenance series. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from lower level classes in the series by assuming assigned work with a minimum of supervision. The Park Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Senior Park Maintenance Worker in that the latter provides technical advice on policies and procedures and the assignment of work on a priority basis. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from higher level park maintenance staff. May exercise technical or functional supervision over less experienced landscape maintenance personnel.
Requirements
- Proper methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
- Safe work practices
- Basic minor construction and repair methods.
- Perform semi‑skilled landscape maintenance work.
- Operate a variety of tractors, mowers, edgers, and other equipment.
- Perform minor repairs on buildings, fences, athletic fields and other facilities.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Two years of increasingly responsible park and landscape maintenance work and possession of a High School Diploma or GED, is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.
Responsibilities
- Mow, trim, weed, fertilize, and water parks, playgrounds, and medians.
- Operate power mowers, edgers, sprayers, and other equipment.
- Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, swimming pool and other facilities. Maintain and prepare athletic fields and other recreational facilities. Maintain plantings and grounds, recreation and play areas.
- Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.
- Plant and maintain trees, flowers and shrubs. Remove and dispose of trees and stumps.
- Pick up rubbish and paper, and perform general grounds cleaning
- Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment as required. Assist in moving and installing park and recreational equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
