Park Grounds & Irrigation Inspector - Entry Level

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Park Technician I (Landscape Maintenance and Irrigation Inspector) to perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor under indirect supervision, focused on clean, safe, and attractive parks and athletic complexes.

You will inspect irrigation and landscape work, operate light and heavy equipment, assist with events, and help ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with municipal standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record.
• New residents must obtain a Texas driver license within 90 days of moving to the state.

Responsibilities

• Maintains park grounds, park facilities, sport fields, playgrounds, public buildings/areas, and traffic islands.
• Performs litter control, cleans trash, debris, and restrooms; low level pruning, weed control, mowing, watering, fertilizing, seeding, and tree planting.
• Inspects contractor landscape maintenance and irrigation work to ensure compliance with contracts and safety standards.

Skills

Attendance

Communication

Park maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MGO work order program

Job description

City of Amarillo's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Park Technician I (Landscape Maintenance and Irrigation Inspector) to perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor under indirect supervision, focused on clean, safe, and attractive parks and athletic complexes.

You will inspect irrigation and landscape work, operate light and heavy equipment, assist with events, and help ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with municipal standards.