Parks and Recreation Maintenance

City of Princeton•Princeton, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Parks & Recreation, this position performs a variety of skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance and improvements of parks, grounds, and related facilities. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Some experience in grounds maintenance
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, and physical and criminal background check
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and ability to drive
Maintain and provide proof of liability insurance
Have and maintain a professional, inviting, and friendly demeanor
Must have a working cell phone and the ability to respond to after-hours calls

Responsibilities

Mows grass, trims shrubbery, clears, and landscapes property.
Paints, repairs fences and gates, and remove leaves and other debris.
Performs litter control, weeding, and trimming; walks through brush or entangled areas along creeks and other areas.
Learns to identify desirable and undesirable plants and vegetation; cut weeds to clear fields and wooded areas of undergrowth; remove vines from and prune trees as directed.
Operates equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as mowing machines, power and hand tools, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, mulch machines, and other equipment as assigned.
Operates heavy equipment including tractors, skid steers, mini excavators, trenchers, aerators, stump grinders and other specialized equipment used in parks and facility maintenance.
Performs irrigation system installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance including valves, controllers, sprinkler heads, lateral lines, and main lines.
Assists with construction, installation, and repair of park amenities and infrastructure including fencing, signage, benches, playground components, concrete forms, drainage systems, athletic field equipment, and related facilities.
Performs grading, trenching, hauling, excavation, and site preparation work associated with park improvement and maintenance projects.
Performs traffic control setup and works safely around roadways, construction zones, and public access areas.
Performs athletic field maintenance including infield grooming, field striping, turf renovation, irrigation adjustments, and sports field preparation.
Reads and interprets basic blueprints, irrigation layouts, work orders, and equipment manuals.
Assists supervisor in all tasks as directed.
Assist other departments as necessary.