Maintenance Worker II - Parks

City of Lancaster, Texas; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to ensure the beauty and safety of community parks and facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for various tasks, including lawn care, equipment maintenance, and supporting special events. Your contributions will directly enhance the community's outdoor spaces, making them enjoyable for all residents. If you have a passion for landscaping and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to maintaining a vibrant environment for the City and its visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License needed for driving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and landscape at City facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Assist in training staff and supervising work teams on job sites.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and ensure cleanliness of parks.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Team Leadership

Equipment Maintenance

Horticultural Knowledge

Administrative Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn Care Equipment

Fertilizers and Herbicides

Job description

Maintains grounds and landscape City of Lancaster facilities by performing the following duties:

• Assists Horticultural Technician in training Parks staff on procedures that ensure efficient and safe completion of assigned work and projects.
• Serves as Crew Leader on the designated job site to assess team performance, efficiency, productivity, and the progress of the work assigned.
• Assists the Parks Foreman with administrative tasks, special projects, and supervision of the department work team while working on large, simultaneous, or numerous projects and tasks.
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment maintenance and inspection are done prior to its use on a job site.
• Cuts lawns within City parks, facilities, etc.
• Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters plants, shrubs, flowers, etc.
• Shovels snow and ice from City facility walks and parking lots during inclement weather.
• Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup during inclement weather.
• Cleans and inspects City parks restroom facilities and makes sure that rented facilities are in good repair.
• Maintains equipment, which includes washing, servicing, and inspecting equipment on a regular basis.
• Provides direct support for special events conducted at area parks as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.