Parks - Park Worker I/II - Parks

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

1d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform manual work involved in ground maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal building grounds, ball fields, and all city parks. The Park Worker I position exercises no supervision. The Park Worker II position may perform as a lead worker at a work site with some supervision of a crew.

Requirements

Previous experience in ground maintenance or related manual work in an outside environment is required (Park Worker I).
Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required (Park Worker I).
A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in ground maintenance or related manual skilled work is required (Park Worker II).
Bloodborne Pathogen training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Ability to travel to different sites.
Ability to work some weekends and holidays during peak seasons as required.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to distinguish desirable plants from undesirable plants.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Ability to identify 70% of the major landscape plants, pests and their symptoms, and weeds found in the Abilene park landscapes, and have some familiarity with their culture (Park Worker II).
Ability to perform calculations and organize information to accurately complete reports (Park Worker II).
Ability to lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect (Park Worker II).

Responsibilities

Operate a range of equipment, including trucks and trailers, mowers, small maintenance and construction machinery, lift trucks, tractors, riding mowers, mulchers, edgers, ditchers, and line trimmers, for the maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal grounds, ball fields, and city parks.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various parks, facilities, playgrounds, construction sites, pavilions and other various sites throughout the City of Abilene.
Water and fertilize grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants; trim and prune trees and shrubs; prepare ground for planting; plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and grass; apply pesticides.
Paint, repair, and transport bleachers and picnic tables; paint, clean, and make simple repairs on playground equipment and park facilities and equipment.
Sweep and clean sidewalks; pick up litter; clean restrooms.
Assist with light construction work such as fence construction, irrigation repair, and installation or forming and finishing concrete.
Operate larger maintenance and construction equipment such as front loader, backhoe, larger area mowers, and lift bucket (Park Worker II).
Provide site supervision of other Park employees in the absence of the Crew Chief or Park Worker III (Park Worker II).
Perform simple field repairs to equipment (Park Worker II).
Perform minor pesticide applications such as glyphosate (Roundup) (Park Worker II).
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.