Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene is hiring for Park Worker I/II to perform manual ground maintenance across right-of-ways, boulevards, and city parks. Responsibilities include operating a variety of equipment, driving city vehicles to multiple park sites, and performing routine landscaping tasks.

Park Worker II may supervise a crew in the absence of a Crew Chief and perform minor repairs and larger equipment operation. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and city core values while maintaining park

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
• Ability to follow safety precautions and operate a variety of maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as trucks, mowers, and small machinery for maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal grounds, ball fields, and city parks.
• Water, fertilize, prune, and plant trees, shrubs, and grass; apply pesticides as directed.
• Paint, repair, and transport bleachers and park facilities; clean restrooms and sidewalks; pick up litter.

Job description

The City of Abilene is hiring for Park Worker I/II to perform manual ground maintenance across right-of-ways, boulevards, and city parks. Responsibilities include operating a variety of equipment, driving city vehicles to multiple park sites, and performing routine landscaping tasks.

Park Worker II may supervise a crew in the absence of a Crew Chief and perform minor repairs and larger equipment operation. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and city core values while maintaining park