Parks Maintenance Worker II

City of Anna, Texas•Parks Operations Building, TX

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Worker II, an advanced-level position in the Park Maintenance Worker series, aids routine maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities and landscaping in assigned areas. The employee follows established procedures and guidelines under regular supervision and may act as lead person when the Parks Maintenance Supervisor is absent. The role maintains and inspects department equipment and tools, performs routine and preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and documents inspections and work accurately. It also operates park-maintenance equipment and uses manual, gas-powered, and handheld electrical tools for landscaping, facility upkeep, construction, and repairs. Duties include maintaining parks, medians, rights-of-way, trails, and other municipal property; assisting with irrigation work; and complying with safety requirements. Work takes place indoors or outdoors and may involve hazardous or life-threatening conditions. Employees regularly encounter moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather, and occasionally work at heights or around fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical hazards. The work environment is usually loud. The position involves varied physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Lifting requirements range from continuously lifting up to 10 pounds to occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or construction.
Basic word processing and typing skills.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Certified Pool Operator certification.
Valid Class C driver's license when hired.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

Maintain department equipment and tools, conduct daily maintenance and equipment checks, and keep inspection records and reports.
Prepare assigned equipment for safe and efficient operation and document inspections before and after use.
Operate park-maintenance equipment, including a tractor with mower, chipper, and water truck, for park, median, and right-of-way maintenance.
Perform maintenance and repairs on municipal property, including installing and repairing playground equipment and fences.
Use manual, gas-powered, and handheld electrical tools and equipment to install or repair playground equipment, fences, and related structures.
Identify equipment needs for projects; pick up and deliver heavy equipment as required; refuel and lubricate equipment; and make minor adjustments.
Perform regular and preventive maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment, and document the work.
Follow safety standards, address unsafe working conditions, and help set up traffic cones and barriers as needed.
Perform construction, routine maintenance, and labor tasks, including mowing, edging, aerating, pruning, brush and debris removal, and mulching.
Maintain park facilities, including clearing debris from parking lots and trails.
Follow safety regulations by wearing appropriate clothing, erecting barricades and signage, and using appropriate tools and equipment.
Assist with irrigation installations and repairs by identifying problems, repairing or replacing parts, digging for access and installation, retrieving tools and equipment, and producing work orders.
Set and meet deadlines; follow up with staff and neighbors; and manage multiple tasks under time pressure and deadlines.
Assist in training employees in safe and effective work methods.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.