Maintenance Worker II - Parks

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to enhance the beauty of public spaces. This role involves a variety of landscaping tasks, including lawn care, planting, and equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of horticulture and a commitment to maintaining the city's facilities. With a focus on teamwork and efficiency, you will play a vital role in ensuring that parks and public areas are well-kept and inviting. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees.

Benefits

Health Care

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 months related experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Valid Class B CDL Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training staff for efficient completion of landscaping tasks.
• Lead teams on job sites to ensure productivity and safety.
• Perform maintenance and inspections on equipment before use.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Horticultural Knowledge

Equipment Maintenance

Team Leadership

Planting and Pruning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn Mower

Trimmers and Edgers

Fertilizers and Herbicides

Job description

Summary

Maintains grounds and landscapes for City of Lancaster facilities by performing various duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Assists the Horticultural Technician in training Parks staff on procedures that ensure efficient and safe completion of work and projects.
2. Serves as Crew Leader on designated job sites to assess team performance, efficiency, productivity, and progress.
3. Assists the Parks Foreman with administrative tasks, special projects, and supervision of the department work team, especially when working on large or multiple projects.
4. Ensures all equipment maintenance and inspections are completed prior to use on job sites.
5. Cuts lawns within City parks and facilities.
6. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
7. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape, promote growth, or remove damaged parts.
8. Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and trees.
9. Cleans grounds and removes litter.
10. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
11. Waters plants, shrubs, and flowers.
12. Shovels snow and ice from City facility walks and parking lots during inclement weather.
13. Spreads salt on public walkways to prevent ice buildup during winter weather.
14. Inspects and maintains City parks restroom facilities and rented facilities to ensure proper condition.
15. Maintains equipment through regular washing, servicing, and inspection.
16. Supports special events at area parks as needed.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required, as driving is a necessary part of this position.

Additional Information

The City of Lancaster offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more details, visit our benefits page.