Park & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education Pay

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of DeSoto is seeking a full-time Parks Maintenance Worker to keep city parks, medians and public spaces clean and safe. You will perform mowing, edging, irrigation upkeep, and minor repairs, ensuring facilities are presentable and safe for residents and events.

Responsibilities include maintaining athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms and equipment, operating vehicles, and responding to maintenance requests. A High School diploma and ability to use hand/power tools are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques for parks/landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety processes and PPE usage.
• Skill in using hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain medians, rights-of-way and landscapes.
• Ensure athletic fields are ready by leveling, painting and inspecting.
• Maintain playground/picnic areas; remove litter and inspect/repair equipment.
• Maintain city vehicles and equipment; log usage and report repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

The City of DeSoto is seeking a full-time Parks Maintenance Worker to keep city parks, medians and public spaces clean and safe. You will perform mowing, edging, irrigation upkeep, and minor repairs, ensuring facilities are presentable and safe for residents and events.

Responsibilities include maintaining athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms and equipment, operating vehicles, and responding to maintenance requests. A High School diploma and ability to use hand/power tools are required.