Job Description

Park Maintenance Worker

Summary: Responsible for performing routine manual labor tasks for the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, aquatic areas, irrigation, and landscape. Responsible for operating basic tools, equipment, and machinery to accomplish tasks. Assignments are received daily and reviewed in progress and upon completion. Work is performed with close supervision following established procedures and safety guidelines.

Pay Range: $15.91 - $19.25 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: TBD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mows, edges, trims, rakes, weeds, and removes litter and debris from parks, medians, rights-of-way, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.
• Perform tree maintenance and removal throughout the City parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, and related facilities.
• Cleans and maintains park restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, and other facilities.
• Assists Technicians with irrigation digs, pool operations, playground repairs, construction, and chemical applications.
• Operate tractor with mower attachments, including one-ton truck with trailer, riding mower, edger, line trimmer, backpack blower, push lawnmower, small hand tools, etc.
• Supports setup and breakdown for athletic tournaments, special events, and seasonal programs.
• Operate a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance.
• Follows safe work methods and promptly reports hazards.

Division-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilities: The role supports park infrastructure, special event setup and teardown, and facility maintenance across the park system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Incumbent will be subjected to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, reaching, pulling and pushing, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work performed outdoors in extreme weather conditions, heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects. Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, traffic, and hazardous materials. May also be exposed to potential biohazards including trash, animal waste, bloodborne pathogens, and unsanitary conditions in public areas. May work in confined spaces, on ladders up to 12 feet, and near moving mechanical parts.

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