Maintenance Worker II - Parks

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated grounds maintenance personnel to ensure the beauty and safety of public spaces. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for maintaining parks and facilities, leading a team, and ensuring all equipment is in optimal condition. Your contributions will directly enhance community enjoyment and safety, making this a rewarding opportunity for those who love working outdoors. Join a supportive team that values your hard work and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and paid time off. If you're passionate about landscaping and community service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and landscapes at City facilities.
• Assist in training staff and supervise work team performance.
• Perform equipment maintenance and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Team Leadership

Equipment Maintenance

Horticultural Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn Mower

Trimmer

Sprayers for Fertilizers and Herbicides

Job description

Summary

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, service, and inspection of 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.

Education and/or Experience

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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.

The City of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement and more.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration