Parks Maintenance Worker

Coweta, City of • Pwa, OK

16h

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Worker maintains the grounds and facilities of the City’s parks and selected facilities, including park equipment. Work includes groundskeeping, facility maintenance, repairs, vegetation control, and support for park development and other city departments. The role may involve preparing, applying, and properly disposing of pesticides and operating mowing and heavy equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, basic knowledge related to construction, repair, and maintenance, and basic skill operating relevant tools and equipment. The employee must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License by the time of hire and must be familiar with, or able to become familiar with, the Coweta Code of Ordinances and applicable safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of a cemetery or related system, including operation of related maintenance equipment.
• Basic knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in cemetery systems.
• Basic skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Possess or be able to obtain, by the time of hire, a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• Be familiar with, or able to become familiar with, the Coweta Code of Ordinances and safety policies and procedures.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park grounds by picking up debris, trimming trees, mowing grass, changing trash bags, and landscaping.
• Repair playground equipment and picnic tables, clean restrooms, and perform new construction and concrete masonry work.
• Maintain facilities through carpentry, painting, light-bulb replacement, plumbing repairs, and concrete and masonry repairs.
• Help control vegetation and growth, including preparing, applying, and properly disposing of pesticides.
• Operate a variety of mowing equipment and heavy equipment.
• Maintain equipment and install upgraded equipment.
• Coordinate and work with city departments, civic organizations, and state and federal departments to maintain existing parks and develop future parks.
• Assist other departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED