Park Equipment Operator or Senior Park Equipment Operator

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Retirement Security Plan (RSP) fully

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick leave 3 weeks

9 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Library card

Recreation center discount

Job summary

City of Plano seeks dependable, safety-minded Park Equipment Operator or Senior Park Equipment Operator to maintain parks and outdoor spaces. You will operate light and heavy equipment, mow turf, prune plants, and support landscape projects across Plano's parks and public spaces.

At the Senior level, bring additional experience for advanced equipment operation and maintenance, contributing to team success and community aesthetics. This is a full-time role with benefits through the City.

Qualifications

• Operates light and heavy equipment in outdoor park settings.
• Focus on safety and efficient park maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers and landscape equipment to maintain turf and beds.
• Trim trees and shrubs and assist with plantings and renovations.
• Remove litter and debris to keep parks clean and safe.
• At senior level, perform advanced equipment operation and maintenance tasks.

Job description

Park Equipment Operator or Senior Park Equipment Operator

Location

Parks and Recreation

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values-Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence- guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles-Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-Based- reflect who we are at our core.
This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That's why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro-its in our DNA.

Rate And Compensation

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Park Equipment Operator or the Senior Park Equipment Operator classification.

The target hourly rate for the Park Equipment Operator is between $19.75 - $22.38; depending on qualifications

The target hourly rate for the Senior Park Equipment Operator is between $21.78 - $24.68; depending on qualifications

Job Details

Help keep Plano's parks and outdoor spaces looking their best! The City of Plano is seeking dependable, hardworking, and safety-minded professionals to join our Parks and Recreation team as a Park Equipment Operator or Senior Park Equipment Operator, depending on qualifications and experience. In this hands-on outdoor role, you'll operate light and heavy equipment while helping maintain the beautiful parks, landscapes, and public spaces our community enjoys every day. Your work may include mowing and maintaining turf, pruning trees and shrubs, caring for landscape beds, assisting with tree planting and landscape renovations, and removing litter, brush, and debris. At the Senior level, you'll bring additional experience and technical expertise to more advanced equipment operation and maintenance activities while helping support the work of the team. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and taking pride in seeing the immediate results of your work throughout the community, bring your skills to the City of Plano and help us keep Plano beautiful!

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.