Maintenance Worker - Mowing

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is hiring a landscaping aide to maintain City properties, including mowing, weed eating, trash removal and hedge trimming. You will operate mowers, saws and other tools on a regular Mon-Fri 7am-4pm schedule, with possible weekend or holiday shifts for events or weather-related needs.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and familiarity with common landscaping equipment. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with common landscaping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow and edge assigned areas along roadsides and City property.
• Perform general park maintenance on structures, lighting, irrigation, restrooms, sidewalks and equipment.
• Remove litter and ensure safe operation of equipment during transport.
• Complete daily paperwork, including maintenance logs and time/leave requests.
• Support special events as needed.

Skills

Familiarity with common landscaping - 

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

Summary

Landscaping of City properties including mowing, weed eating, trash and debris removal, hedge trimming and other duties as needed. This would require use of mowers, saws, and other related tools. Regular schedule - Mon-Fri 7am-4pm. Schedule may vary to include weekends and holidays based on events, inclement weather or as operational demands require.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, and edges assigned areas along roadsides and City owned property
• Performs general park maintenance to play structures, pavilions, fencing, lighting, irrigation systems, restrooms, sidewalks, parking lots, playground equipment and concrete work
• Removes ground litter before mowing from assigned area
• Drives to work sites and ensure proper storage of equipment during transport
• Completes daily paperwork including maintenance trac, equipment inspection forms, time/leave requests
• Works special events as assigned
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with common landscaping equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in the general maintenance and/or landscaping

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.