FT - Maintenance Worker - Sports Complex

City of Cleburne; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne is seeking a non-supervisory maintenance worker to support the upkeep of city facilities and grounds. You will operate mowing equipment, perform edging and material distribution on baseball infields, and assist with basic repairs as needed.

The role is outdoors with occasional night or weekend shifts and requires a valid Texas driver license. A herbicide/pesticide license is preferred but not required. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; maintenance experience desirable.
• Ability to operate and maintain outdoor maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city facilities and operate mowing and related equipment.

Skills

Night/Weekend work

Mowing operations

Edging

Infield material spread

Safety practices

Equipment safety

Vehicle operation

Basic equipment repair

Maintenance skills

Plant care

Aquatic facilities knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air tools

Chainsaw

Tree trimming tools

Weed eater

Backhoe

Flex-wing mower tractor

Push mower

Gator vehicle with spray rig

Zero-turn mower

Job description

Compensation - $18.36/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

To participate in maintaining a healthy, safe environment of all city facilities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Cleburne. This is a non-supervisory position. General Job function is to efficiently and effectively perform maintenance operations; including operating machinery and performing maintenance tasks.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work alone at night and/or weekends maintaining and policing all activities at City facilities
• Ability to perform mowing operations with wide area, zero turn rotary, or reel type mowing equipment
• Ability to complete mechanical or manual edging practices on baseball infield and sidewalk areas
• Ability to mechanically or manually distribute infield materials on baseball infields
• Safety practices and principles related to the use of hand and power tools and water line maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of equipment including safety standards to prevent hazards
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of motor vehicles including provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code
• Sufficient skills to service and make minor repairs on equipment
• Sufficient knowledge of technical skills related to the work of maintenance
• Sufficient knowledge of plant care
• Knowledge of aquatic facilities operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or its equivalent; experience in maintenance work desirable; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A license for application of herbicides and pesticides is preferred, but not required

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Air tools, chainsaw, tree trimming tools, weed eater, backhoe, agricultural-type tractor with 15’ flex-wing mower, push mower, a gator-type four-wheel vehicle with spray rig/applicator, zero-radius riding mower and various other tools needed to complete daily tasks.