Maintenance Worker - Parks

City of Farmers Branch; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Farmers Branch is seeking a motivated labor position to perform manual maintenance work across divisions, including parks and facilities, and to support special events. The role requires basic education and several years of related experience, with strong safety awareness and ability to operate/repair basic equipment.

Work outdoors in varying weather, with potential for weekend shifts and flexible hours. Training provided; candidates must pass background checks as required.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education with 5 years related experience or a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and outdoor work in varying weather.
• Must pass background check and DOT drug/alcohol testing if CDL eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor across maintenance and parks, facilities, and event support.
• Operate and perform minor repairs on equipment and tools.
• Set up and manage work zones, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with special events and construction projects as assigned.
• Follow supervisor instructions with minimal deviation.

Skills

Basic literacy

Basic math

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Target Hiring Range: $19.45 - $21.61

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment may be responsible for maintenance and parks, landscaped grounds, playgrounds, facilities, special events, and/or construction projects.

Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations. Performs special winter work projects.

Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment.

Sets up work zones as appropriate and ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.

Provides general maintenance support to special events.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.

8th grade education and 5 years experience required in a similar field, OR high school diploma or GED equivalency

Over one year up to and including three years of experience is preferred.

Non CDL Applicants - Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.

CDL Applicants - Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words and to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses. Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.

Special Requirements

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends as needed. Subject to “stand by" duty.

CDL applicants - This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.

Non CDL applicants - This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Licenses and Certificates

Must possess a valid Texas class "C" driver's license or higher with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.

Work Environment

Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.