Lead Landscape & Irrigation Technician

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture is hiring for a Parks Maintenance Worker to operate specialized equipment and perform landscape management across city parks. You will handle mowing, planting, irrigation, and basic construction tasks to maintain turf and facilities.

The role requires knowledge of irrigation systems, ability to read chemical labels, and one to two years of related experience, with a valid Texas Class C license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years' experience in lawn care, maintenance, construction or horticulture.
• Valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.
• Ability to read chemical labels and mixing directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment for park maintenance and turf care.
• Perform landscape maintenance including mowing, planting and irrigation.
• Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals and maintain records.
• Coordinate seasonal staff and supervise small groups on projects.
• Prepare cost analyses and progress reports for site improvements.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Lawn care

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Chemical labels reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Operator's License, Class C

Tools

Backhoe operation

Front end loader operation

Chemical sprayers

Job description

City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture is hiring for a Parks Maintenance Worker to operate specialized equipment and perform landscape management across city parks. You will handle mowing, planting, irrigation, and basic construction tasks to maintain turf and facilities.

The role requires knowledge of irrigation systems, ability to read chemical labels, and one to two years of related experience, with a valid Texas Class C license.