Part-Time Maintenance Worker - Parks and Recreation

City of New Braunfels, TX•New Braunfels, TX

2d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation department is seeking a motivated team player to join the Park Operations division. This role involves performing general labor and maintenance of City Parks, golf course, facilities, and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures, under close supervision.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of general maintenance or landscaping experience.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in parks, facilities, and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Skill in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
Effective communication skills for positive relationships with employees, patrons, and the general public.
Ability to work flexible work schedule and irregular hours including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned or scheduled shift.
Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of specialized equipment and performs manual labor tasks to maintain safe parks and City facilities as assigned.
Operates and maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment including hand tools, commercial mower, weed eater, blower, chain saw, pickup truck, trailers, utility vehicles, tractors, skid steer loader, and golf carts.
Cleans and maintains City facilities and buildings.
Assists in the planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, and renovation of turf and landscaping.
Makes repairs and performs maintenance to buildings, facilities, irrigation systems, and equipment using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanic skills; reports problems requiring additional attention.
Assists in the maintenance of landscaping park and golf course grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds, and debris from grounds and facilities.
Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.