Ballfield & Parks Maintenance Technician - Field Prep

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a Maintenance Worker to maintain athletic fields and city sports facilities. You will prepare fields, operate light equipment, assist with events, and ensure safety and clean-up after activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of maintenance or equipment operation experience; a valid driver’s license is preferred. This is an on-site role with opportunities to support community recreation programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of maintenance or operating related equipment experience.
• One year of landscape, ballfield, or horticulture maintenance experience (preferred).
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and sport courts, including dragging and striping fields, setting bases, mowing, weed eating, cleaning restrooms and trash removal.
• Maintains and repairs parks and facilities including mowing, edging, tree pruning, play structures, pavilions, fencing, lighting, irrigation, sidewalks, parking lots, and restroom cleaning.
• Operates and maintains mowers, edgers, blowers, trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, infield rake, and hand tools.
• Identifies maintenance repairs and submits related requests to supervisor.
• Completes and submits required paperwork.
• Assists with preparation of special events, tournaments, and league practices, including setup, staging, and cleanup.
• Ensures City financial policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Equipment operation

Field upkeep

Facilities maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a Maintenance Worker to maintain athletic fields and city sports facilities. You will prepare fields, operate light equipment, assist with events, and ensure safety and clean-up after activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of maintenance or equipment operation experience; a valid driver’s license is preferred. This is an on-site role with opportunities to support community recreation programs.