Parks Worker II (2 positions)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Worker II position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and landscaping duties related to the upkeep and improvement of City parks, grounds, and recreational facilities. In addition to performing hands-on work, this position serves as a crew leader, providing day-to-day direction, training, and oversight of assigned staff and work crews. The Parks Worker II works with limited supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One to three months of related experience or training in parks maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Texas license or certification to apply herbicides.
• Previous experience leading or supervising work crews.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in daily park maintenance activities, including litter removal, groundskeeping, and facility upkeep.
• Collects litter and debris from parks and recreational areas by hand; fills, removes, and disposes of trash bags (averaging approximately ten filled bags per person per morning).
• Empties trash receptacles and ensures proper disposal of waste in City-designated dumpsters.
• Loads and unloads trash, equipment, and materials from City trucks and trailers.
• Mows grass and maintains landscaped areas using riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and related equipment.
• Trims around trees, buildings, sidewalks, playground equipment, and park fixtures to maintain safe and attractive conditions.
• Constructs, installs, and maintains flower beds, landscaped areas, and irrigation components as assigned.
• Assists with or leads construction and repair projects involving walkways, park structures, playground equipment, benches, shelters, fencing, and related facilities.
• Plants, prunes, and maintains trees, shrubs, and other vegetation; trims tree limbs as needed for safety and appearance.
• Applies herbicides and other landscape treatments in accordance with state regulations when properly licensed or certified.
• Performs routine inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles; reports mechanical issues or safety concerns.
• Ensures assigned crew members follow established safety policies, procedures, and proper equipment operation.
• Assists with training new or less-experienced workers in job duties, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.
• Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants.
• Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• City will match retirement contributions by 200%.
• Vacation accrual based on years of service (two weeks to six weeks per year).

What This Job Offers

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