Parks Maintenance Worker I

Town of Highland Park • Highland Park, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of grounds, open spaces, parks, and related facilities.

Requirements

• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Basic understanding of landscape technology procedures.
• One year experience as a landscape gardener.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Care for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses, and bulbs.
• Maintains creek banks, ground cover areas, flowerbeds, tennis courts and playgrounds.
• Perform seasonal landscape work including planting, pruning, clean-up, bulb planting, dividing and transplanting, leaf removal.
• Actively promote and contribute to the Town's sustainability initiatives in landscape and park management.
• Assist with special programs, as needed.
• Assist with training and support of contractors and seasonal gardeners.
• Document, report, and catalog plant-related information.
• Scout for pests and disease.
• General clean-up of garden beds and paths, clean-up litter.
• Assists in the seasonal preparation and maintenance of the Town's swimming pool.
• Stage equipment, supplies, and materials for daily horticulture operations.
• Hand-water and monitor irrigation of plantings, especially during time of establishment and drought.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Participates in ice and snow removal.
• Performs minor maintenance of park structures such as litter baskets, benches, etc. by performing custodial maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry and other trades work.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed