Park Maintenance Worker

Haltomcitytx; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in maintaining the beauty and functionality of public parks and facilities in a vibrant community. This role involves hands-on work in landscaping, equipment maintenance, and ensuring that parks are safe and enjoyable for all visitors. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including mowing, cleaning, and repairing park facilities, as well as assisting with special projects. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to community service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Two years of parks maintenance or landscape experience required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean City parks, facilities, and grounds.
• Perform routine landscaping tasks and repairs on park equipment.

Skills

Parks Maintenance

Landscaping

Basic Plumbing

Basic Electrical Repairs

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Landscaping Equipment

Maintenance Tools

Pickup Truck

Job description

Maintains City parks, facilities, equipment, and grounds; cleans and repairs park facilities; conducts routine landscaping and facilities maintenance tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Assists in ensuring the City's parks, facilities, grounds, and/or rights-of-way are safely and properly maintained for use by the public.
• Maintains assigned park and/or building grounds; performs mowing, edging, weed eating, and other routine landscaping functions; trims trees and removes tree stumps.
• Cleans park facilities including public restrooms, pavilions, parking lots, and water crossings; empties trash bins and picks up debris from grounds; removes graffiti.
• Repairs and maintains park equipment including benches, tables, fences, and playground equipment; performs painting and/or basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Participates in preparing and maintaining City athletic fields; rakes, tills, and/or stripes ball fields.
• Assists with special projects including installing and removing playground equipment and/or protective surfaces.
• Provides assistance to other City departments including preparing for special events and/or moving furniture and files.
• Operates and maintains a variety of departmental equipment and tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years parks maintenance or landscape experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one
• Irrigation experience is a plus

Assessment:

• Candidates being considered must be able to drive and back a pickup with a trailer attached. An assessment to ensure proficiency will be done before any selection is made.