Parks Maintenance Worker I

City of Watauga • Watauga, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, conducts work involving performance of manual labor and semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of some acquired skills in Parks activities which may include occasional operation of trucks, tractors, or other mechanized equipment. Performs semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more specialized areas of municipal parks operations to include mowing, weed-eating, cleaning buildings, mower maintenance, trash pick-up, planting trees, painting, playground inspections, equipment installation, etc. Accomplishes work as assigned in the operations of park maintenance and special events. Repairs or replaces damaged items in or around facilities or parks. Installs landscape and ornamental plant materials and irrigation systems as assigned. Operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment in projects involving complex operating conditions. Performs duties to support the Parks and Community Services programs of the City. Receives assignments and instructions by a supervisor but is expected to use some discretion in determining proper work methods and procedures. Performs other work as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience or training in Park maintenance and development of facilities, landscaping, and activities preferred.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City ordinances and applicable state laws.
• Landscape methods, techniques and principles.
• Tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in landscaping activities.
• Work zone safety procedures.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Operating heavy equipment and vehicles such as skid-steer loader, tree spade, backhoe, dump truck, etc
• Using power and hand tools such as string trimmers, blowers, etc. on a regular basis.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City departments, and the general public.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more specialized areas of municipal parks operations to include mowing, weed-eating, cleaning buildings, mower maintenance, trash pick-up, planting trees, painting, playground inspections, equipment installation, etc.
• Accomplishes work as assigned in the operations of park maintenance and special events
• Repairs or replaces damaged items in or around facilities or parks.
• Installs landscape and ornamental plant materials and irrigation systems as assigned.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment in projects involving complex operating conditions.
• Performs duties to support the Parks and Community Services programs of the City.
• Receives assignments and instructions by a supervisor but is expected to use some discretion in determining proper work methods and procedures.
• Performs other work as assigned

What This Job Offers

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