Maintenance Worker - Parks

Gulfshoresal; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kerrville is seeking a skilled Groundskeeper to maintain parks and facilities, operate heavy equipment, and perform upgrades and repairs as needed. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Texas Class C license, and at least one year of related experience across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping.

Regular attendance and ability to work evenings or weekends are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
• One year related experience in at least five of the listed skills areas (heavy equipment operation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, pesticide handling, horticulture, custodial, welding and/or metal fabrication, turf, shrub and tree planting).
• Knowledge of basic operational, technical, and vocational skills.
• Working knowledge in at least five of the listed skills areas.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds by picking up debris, trimming trees, mowing grass, changing trash bags, landscaping grounds, repairing playground equipment, picnic tables, cleaning restrooms, and performing concrete work and heavy equipment operations.
• Maintain facilities by carpentry, painting, replacing light bulbs, plumbing repairs, and masonry work as assigned.
• Assist with vegetation control; apply and dispose of pesticides.
• Maintain equipment and operate heavy equipment; install upgraded equipment and assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Concrete work

Masonry

Painting

Pesticide handling

Horticulture

Custodial

Welding

Metal fabrication

Turf planting

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Maintain the grounds and facilities of the City’s parks.Maintain equipment, landscape grounds, install upgrades and perform other duties as assigned.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

This information is intended to be descriptive of the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

1. Maintain grounds by picking up debris, trimming trees, mowing grass, changing trash bags in trash cans, landscaping grounds, repairing playground equipment, picnic tables, cleaning restrooms, new construction, concrete mason, and heavy equipment operations
2. Maintain facilities by performing carpentry work, painting, replacing light bulbs, making plumbing repairs, perform concrete and masonry work and repairs, and perform other duties as assigned.
3. Help control vegetation and growth; prepare, apply and properly dispose of pesticides.
4. Maintain equipment, operate heavy equipment, install upgraded equipment and assist other departments as needed.
5. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
• One year related experience in at least five (5) of the following skills areas:Heavy equipment operation (backhoe or maintainer), electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, pesticide (preparation, application and disposal), horticulture, custodial, welding and/or metal fabrication, and turf, shrub and tree planting.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic operational, technical, and vocational skills.Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school.
• Working knowledge in at least five (5) of the following skills areas:Heavy equipment operation (backhoe or maintainer), electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, pesticide (preparation, application and disposal), horticulture, custodial, welding and/or metal fabrication, and turf, shrub and tree planting.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Mower, tractor, weed eater, chain saw, rock saw, backhoe, leaf blower, truck, hedge trimmer, hand tools, power tools, cutting torch, jack hammer, nail gun, grinder, buffer, table saw, paint gun, shovels
• Mower, tractor, weed eater, chain saw, rock saw, backhoe, leaf blower, truck, hedge trimmer, hand tools, power tools, cutting torch, jack hammer, nail gun, grinder, buffer, table saw, paint gun, shovels
• Hard hat, safety vest, ear protection, gloves, safety goggles, steel toe boots, back brace
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to assist with the setup and teardown of special events.
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings.This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects.Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.