Maintenance Worker - Athletics

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a maintenance worker responsible for the upkeep of ballfields and city sports facilities. The role includes preparing fields, mowing, restroom cleaning, trash removal, and basic equipment operation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about one year of maintenance or equipment experience, with opportunities to assist in events and tournaments while following city safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of maintenance or equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and sport courts, including dragging, striping, mowing, and trash removal.
• Maintain and repair parks and facilities, including lighting, irrigation, and restrooms.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance of mowers, edgers, trucks, and hand tools.
• Identify maintenance repairs and submit requests to supervisor.
• Complete and submit required paperwork.
• Assist with setup for events, tournaments, and practices.
• Adhere to city financial policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

This position is primarily responsible for the maintenance and operation of city owned ballfields and sports facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in maintenance or operating related equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience in landscape, ballfield, or horticulture maintenance or related field
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft applications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.