Maintenance Worker - Part-Time

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fort Worth is seeking a part-time Maintenance Worker for the Park & Recreation Department at Pecan Valley and Meadowbrook golf courses. The role involves yard and course upkeep, use of hand and power tools, and prep work for events, with schedule variability and evening/weekend requirements.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug test and physical. This position offers a part-time schedule with no benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass drug test and physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance activities in the completion of assigned divisional services and operations.
• Operate a variety of hand and small power tools and equipment such as push mowers, weed eaters, shovels, rake, trucks, pick axes and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations.
• Clean and maintain the golf course & pro shop grounds, as well as tools, vehicles, and equipment; complete and assist in strenuous repair, installation, or construction activities; as assigned, perform additional construction, maintenance, and grounds keeping activities such as concrete work, mowing and weed eating; clean debris from creek beds, low water crossing, storm damage; collect and haul brush, trash, debris, dirt, sand and gravel
• Perform grounds maintenance duties as bed maintenance, mowing grass, operating a push mower, weed eater, stick edger, backpack blower, chain saw, removing, trimming and low limbing trees, shrubbery, raking leaves and removing trash
• Operate medium and light equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, frontend loaders, truck, trailers and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Pay Range: 18.00 - $21.76/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, some evening/weekend work required. Schedule varies per location. This is a part-time positions with no benefits.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A part-time Maintenance Worker position is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation at Pecan Valley golf course and Meadowbrook golf course. The Park and Recreation Department provides a variety of recreational sport programs and facilities year-round for Fort Worth residents of all ages which help relieve stress, enhance physical conditioning and enhance quality of life. Managing three tournament-level golf courses, the Golf division has been perennially recognized as one of the best in the country for its programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and no experience required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass drug test and physical

Preferred Qualifications

• Proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand and power tools and machinery are required
• One year of general maintenance, park maintenance, and /or construction experience preferred

The Maintenance Worker Job Responsibilities Include

• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance activities in the completion of assigned divisional services and operations
• Operate a variety of hand and small power tools and equipment such as push mowers, weed eaters, shovels, rake, trucks, pick axes and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations
• Clean and maintain the golf course & pro shop grounds, as well as tools, vehicles, and equipment; complete and assist in strenuous repair, installation, or construction activities; as assigned, perform additional construction, maintenance, and grounds keeping activities such as concrete work, mowing and weed eating; clean debris from creek beds, low water crossing, storm damage; collect and haul brush, trash, debris, dirt, sand and gravel
• Perform grounds maintenance duties as bed maintenance, mowing grass, operating a push mower, weed eater, stick edger, backpack blower, chain saw, removing, trimming and low limbing trees, shrubbery, raking leaves and removing trash
• Operate medium and light equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, frontend loaders, truck, trailers and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations

Working Conditions And Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case‑case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.