Sr. Maintenance Worker

The City of Fort Worth; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Worker to support the East and North Districts and citywide mowing.

This role supports the Parks & Recreation Department in maintaining 300+ parks and public spaces, delivering safe, clean, and well-kept outdoor areas for residents and visitors. Responsibilities include landscaping, construction, and grounds maintenance, operating a range of tools and equipment, and collaborating with teams to keep parks and recreation facilities in top

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of general maintenance and /or construction experience.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Possess Class A CDL.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of landscaping, construction and maintenance activities for divisional services and operations.
• Operate gas-powered equipment and hand tools (e.g., pressure washers, chain saws, mowers, trimmers) in support of maintenance work.
• Clean and maintain tools, vehicles, trailers and equipment; assist in repair, installation, or construction tasks.
• Carry out additional grounds keeping tasks such as signs installation, bed maintenance, playground upkeep and mowing.
• Remove litter and debris from ditches, culverts and right of ways; haul trash and materials as needed.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties including tree trimming, mowing, and equipment operation.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Three (3) years of general maintenance and /or construction experience

Valid Class C Driver’s License

Class A CDL

Pesticide Applicator’s License

Job description

Pay Range: $18.32 - $22.90/hr. | $38,109 - $47,636 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Sr. Maintenance Worker job is available with The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department for the East and North Districts and Citywide Mowing. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains more than 300 parks and public spaces citywide as well as providing recreational activities and educational programming that makes Fort Worth a great place to live, work and play.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of general maintenance and /or construction experience
• Valid Class C Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess Class A CDL
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License

The Sr. Maintenance Landscaper job responsibilities include:

• Perform a variety of landscaping, construction and maintenance activities in the completion of assigned divisional services and operations which may include those related to water distribution or collection systems, utility services, transportation/public works, park and recreation department and other manual labor responsibilities
• Operate a variety of gas-powered equipment and hand tools such as pressure washers, chain saws, augers, hedge trimmers, push mowers, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, wheel barrels, pick axesand various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations
• Clean and maintain tools, vehicles, trailers and equipment; complete and assist in strenuous repair, installation, or construction activities
• Perform additional construction, maintenance, and grounds keeping activities such as post & cable installation and repairs, signs installation, painting, parking lot striping, bed maintenance, playground maintenance, creek clearing, plants and trees planting and mowing
• Remove litter and debris from ditches, culverts, creek beds and right of ways; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel; backfill jobs as required
• Perform grounds maintenance duties such as playground maintenance, low limbing trees, creek clearing, mowing grass, operating a ground master, 580D mowers, tractors, weed eater, stick edger, backpack blower, removing and trimming trees and shrubbery, raking leaves and removing trash
• Operate medium and light equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, forklifts, frontend loaders, jackhammers, cement mixers and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.