Service Worker I (Parks Maintenance)

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Worker I (Parks Maintenance) assists with maintaining City of Seguin public areas, including parks, City facilities, athletic complexes, the event complex, fairgrounds, and rights-of-way. The position performs groundskeeping, facility cleaning, routine maintenance and repairs, and support for City events and projects. The role involves regular weekend work, as well as nights and City-related special events, including City holidays such as July 4.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.
State of Texas Class C driver's license and a good driving record.
Knowledge of safe equipment operation and Texas Motor Vehicles Code provisions relating to light and heavy motorized equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to operate, or learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers.
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 85 pounds, climb and maintain balance on a ladder, and perform repetitive bending and kneeling.
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Mow, weed-eat, and fertilize parks, City facilities, athletic fields, the event complex, and fairgrounds.
Pick up trash and debris; rake, drag, and rebuild sand and clay surfaces.
Water athletic fields and volleyball courts and clean and maintain athletic facilities, courts, the event complex, and fairgrounds.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on irrigation systems.
Maintain, plant, and trim grass, trees, and brush using chainsaws or other light equipment as required and instructed.
Inspect vehicles and equipment, including checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic systems.
Load, transport, and unload materials for assigned projects.
Perform minor equipment repairs.
Assist with cleaning rights-of-way and maintain restrooms.
Install and repair fences.
Assist with concrete application and form building.
Assist with event setup and breakdown, including at Central Park.
Drive a truck in the absence of the truck driver.
Assist with upkeep of the City cemetery and maintenance of the City float.
Perform light carpentry and plumbing duties.
Observe safety rules and procedures and perform other duties as required.