Maintenance Worker - Parks

Gulfshoresal; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal in Cleburne, TX is seeking a non-supervisory Maintenance Worker to keep city facilities safe and functional. The role involves operating machinery and performing maintenance tasks to support the daily activities of residents and visitors.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, distributing infield materials, and adhering to safety standards while working nights and weekends as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with the ability to work alone and maintain

Qualifications

• Able to work alone at night and on weekends.
• Capable of operating mowing equipment for large-area properties.
• Performs edging on baseball infields and sidewalks.
• Distributes infield materials safely and efficiently.
• Follows safety practices with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Texas Vehicle Code and safe vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate city facilities equipment and systems.
• Perform maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
• Work nights/weekends as needed and unsupervised.
• Assist with basic equipment repairs and upkeep.

Skills

Night/weekend work ability

Mowing operations

Edging on fields

Distribute infield materials

Safety practices

Vehicle code knowledge

Basic equipment maintenance

Plant care knowledge

Aquatic facilities operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air tools

Chain saw

Mower equipment

Backhoe

Tractor

Weed eater

Job description

Compensation - $17.91/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

To participate in maintaining a healthy, safe environment of all city facilities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Cleburne. This is a non-supervisory position. General Job function is to efficiently and effectively perform maintenance operations; including operating machinery and performing maintenance tasks.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work alone at night and/or weekends maintaining and policing all activities at City facilities
• Ability to perform mowing operations with wide area, zero turn rotary, or reel type mowing equipment
• Ability to complete mechanical or manual edging practices on baseball infield and sidewalk areas
• Ability to mechanically or manually distribute infield materials on baseball infields
• Safety practices and principles related to the use of hand and power tools and water line maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of equipment including safety standards to prevent hazards
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of motor vehicles including provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code
• Sufficient skills to service and make minor repairs on equipment
• Sufficient knowledge of technical skills related to the work of maintenance
• Sufficient knowledge of plant care
• Knowledge of aquatic facilities operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or its equivalent; experience in maintenance work desirable; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A license for application of herbicides and pesticides is preferred but not required

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months

Occasionally exposed to dusty operations

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Air tools, chain saw, tree trimming tools, and weed eater, backhoe, agricultural-type tractor with 15' flex-wing mower and push mower, gator-type four-wheel vehicle with spray rig/applicator, zero-radius riding mower

Vehicles such as pickup trucks, light dump trucks, tandem dump trucks, bobcats, tractors, mowers, jack hammers, striping machines, chainsaws, carpentry tools, and garden implements