Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Royse City•City Hall, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Worker performs entry-level maintenance duties related to lawns and landscaping, ball fields, and irrigation repairs. The role supports day-to-day Parks Department operations and the upkeep of parks and recreation facilities. General supervision is provided by the Parks & Recreation Supervisor, with direct supervision from the Parks Crew Leader depending on the employee’s experience and task complexity. Routine assignments are expected to be performed independently. The employee uses standard power tools and equipment to complete assigned work according to specifications, instructions, and established procedures. Duties include planting and maintaining landscape materials, removing weeds, pruning shrubs, maintaining ball fields, inspecting and repairing irrigation systems, and collecting and disposing of park trash and debris. The employee also operates heavy-duty trucks to transport materials and supplies and performs work safely in outdoor conditions. The position may occasionally involve performing portions of work assigned to higher-classified positions or duties of similar complexity in other City departments. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment and use hand and power-operated tools.
Ability to work independently and stay motivated.
Communication skills to work effectively as a team member and answer public inquiries.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push a wheelbarrow carrying up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain.
Physical stamina to perform physical labor throughout an eight-hour shift on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.
Knowledge of plant materials is helpful.
Ball field experience is preferred.
Irrigation repair experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment used in parks and landscape maintenance, including mowers, weed eaters, sprayers, tractors, hand tools, and power tools.
Use appropriate materials and equipment to complete assigned work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures.
Plant and maintain landscape materials in parks, sidewalks, median strips, and other designated areas.
Pull weeds, prune shrubs, and perform related landscaping duties.
Follow applicable safety practices and procedures.
Operate heavy-duty trucks to pick up and deliver materials or supplies and to collect and remove debris as assigned.
Collect and dispose of trash from designated parks throughout the City.
Operate equipment associated with ball field maintenance, including an infield machine, tamper, paint striper, and field rakes.
Perform irrigation inspections and repairs.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional portions of higher-classified work or duties of similar complexity in another City department.