Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Friendswood•Friendswood, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Friendswood is currently accepting applications for a Parks Maintenance Worker. Purpose of the Job: To maintain and upkeep the City's parks, buildings, grounds, and structures.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the use, care, and maintenance of hand tools, testing instruments, and small power tools.
Basic knowledge of the operation of a tractor, generator, and mosquito sprayer.
Advanced knowledge of plumbing, painting, carpentry, irrigation, electrical work and basic HVAC knowledge.
Two years' experience
High School diploma or G.E.D
Valid Texas Drivers License with a good driving record
This job may require 24 hour availability in an emergency situation

Responsibilities

Assists in the construction and maintenance of park facilities and City buildings.
Performs routine grounds maintenance, including watering, fertilizing, cutting grass, trimming trees and hedges, planting plants, filling in holes, and picking up litter and other debris.
Drives truck, tractor mower, and other vehicles to perform maintenance duties.
Operates weed eaters, edgers, power saws, and other equipment.
Services and cleans vehicles and equipment.
Performs routine facility maintenance, including, plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, electrical work, air conditioning repair, and irrigation repair and installation.
Digs and fills holes and ditches.
Assists with setting up the annual Fourth of July, Santa in the Park, Holiday Hustle Fun Run and other departmental sponsored events.
Operates the mosquito spraying truck to fumigate the City.
Performs other duties within the areas of responsibility and ability, as assigned.