CE- PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Coppell; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Coppell is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to care for parks, trails, athletic fields, and public spaces. You will join a team dedicated to safe, clean, and welcoming outdoor areas that residents enjoy every day.

No experience is required for this entry-level role; we provide training. Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with possible overtime and weekend or emergency coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Care for parks, trails, athletic fields, and public spaces.
• Assist with irrigation systems and park maintenance tasks.
• Regular hours Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.
• Emergency coverage may be required during severe weather events.

Skills

Irrigation system maintenance

Small engine repair

Customer service

Cooperative teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Texas Driver’s License

Job description

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The Opportunity

Great Parks Start with Great People!

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and seeing the results of your work every day, we'd love to meet you. As a Parks Maintenance Worker I, you'll help care for the parks, trails, athletic fields, and public spaces that make Coppell a nationally recognized, Gold Medal Award-winning park system. No experience? No problem. We'll provide the training—you bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and pride in a job well done. Every day, your work will help create clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where families play, neighbors connect, and our community thrives. If you're looking for a career where your effort is valued and the impact of your work is visible, this is the place to start.

Schedule Commitment

Regular attendance and an excellent work ethic are essential job functions to serve our community. Employment duties are routinely performed Monday - Friday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm), with additional overtime hours as needed.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is non-exempt and on Pay Grade #4. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

Hiring Rate

Hiring Rate: $18.26-$22.36

• Min: $18.26
• Mid: $22.36
• Max: $26.46

Candidate Engagement Plan

This is our anticipated timeline and is subject to change.

• November 6- November 22: Accepting Applications
• November 23- December 4: Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings
• December 7- December 11: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a DISC Assessment and Panel Interview
• December 14- 18: Interview Experience

Eligibility

Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Equivalent.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• No experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, mechanical and small engine repairs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.

This is Coppell

Community Experiences

A message from Jessica Carpenter, Director of Community Experiences: After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, our department has experienced explosive growth of our parks and trails system, and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues and services.

We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation. In January 2023 we became Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflects our desire to reimagine the way we serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future. Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community.

Coppell Community Experiences: Facilities and Areas of Responsibility

• Facilities
  • The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)
  • Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center
  • Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs
  • Cozby Library & Community Commons
  • Biodiversity Education Center
  • Coppell Arts Center
  • Rolling Oaks Memorial Center
• Park Operations
  • Parks, playgrounds, and trails
  • Ball fields and medians
• Community Engagement
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Special Events
  • Coppell Community Garden
  • Coppell Farmers Market
• Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks)
• Adult Athletics

This position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, and emergency response during severe weather events. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?

01

• Yes
• No

02

• Yes
• No

03

Select the areas Which of the following areas have you had experience with through work, school, volunteering, or personal projects? (Select all that apply)

• Irrigation system maintenance
• Water feature upkeep
• Park or grounds maintenance
• Landscaping or lawn care
• Setting up for special events or pavilion rentals
• Operating landscaping equipment or power tools
• General maintenance or repair work
• Customer service
• Not Applicable

04

Select all relevant certifications you possess (select all that apply)

• Chemical Applicator's License through TDA
• Irrigation Technician License through TCEQ
• Licensed Irrigator through TCEQ
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) through TCEQ
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) through NRPA
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) through NSPF
• Certified Professional Turfgrass Manager through TTA
• Associate degree in Horticulture or Landscape
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Not Applicable
• Required Question

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.