Parks Maintenance Worker
About The Position
The Parks Maintenance Worker maintains park grounds and facilities, including mowing and weed eating, tree trimming, restroom and community center cleaning, pool cleaning, landscaping, painting, dirt work, graffiti removal, trash pickup, ball field maintenance, and support for special events. The position also performs routine equipment repairs and may apply pesticides. The regular schedule requires weekend availability, and shifts may vary based on needs and location. The employee follows approved safety procedures, participates in monthly safety meetings, reports accidents and unsafe conditions to a supervisor, and provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and other work contacts. Duties may also extend to emergency management work, particularly shelter support, debris removal, and recovery. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of light machinery operation and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of CPR.
- Ability to tolerate outdoor working conditions, including adverse weather.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Skills or knowledge in plumbing, equipment safety, chemical safety and maintenance, horticulture, playground safety, tractors, mowers, and irrigation.
- Ability to read and understand warning labels and road signs.
- Ability to prepare playground safety and vandalism reports.
- Ability to measure and mix cleaning agents and follow instructions for chemical use and park safety procedures.
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license; out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial driver's license, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
- Pesticide Application License.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Mow and weed eat grass at city parks and medians.
- Trim and cut trees.
- Clean park restrooms and the community center.
- Perform routine repairs on park equipment.
- Pick up litter in parks and other city facilities.
- Perform job duties according to approved safety rules and procedures and participate in monthly safety meetings.
- Promptly report accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken or damaged equipment or property to the immediate supervisor.
- Report or correct observed unsafe practices or conditions.
- Apply pesticides as needed.
- Assist with special events and other assigned duties.
- Support emergency management activities, particularly shelter operations, debris removal, and recovery.
- Provide quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and other work contacts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
