Parks & Facilities Maintenance Technician I

City-of-Leander,-Texa; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leander seeks an entry-level parks maintenance worker to help care for parks, athletic fields, trails, and public spaces in Leander, TX. Under close supervision, you will perform mowing, debris removal, basic repairs, equipment operation, and assist with events.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. This is a hands-on field position that keeps City facilities safe and welcoming for residents and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or its equivalent.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedules and irregular hours including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned or scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of specialized equipment and performs manual labor tasks to maintain safe parks and City facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs general park maintenance and repairs including mowing, weed eating, hand weed removal, edging, painting, masonry, carpentry, playgrounds/play structures, pavilions, fencing, lighting, irrigation systems, sidewalks, parking lots, picnic tables, dog waste stations, restroom cleaning, pest and weed control, tree planting and pruning, fertilization and trash removal.
• Ability to make repairs and perform maintenance to buildings, facilities, irrigation systems and equipment using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills, and reports problems requiring additional attention.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment including but not limited to hand tools, mowers, edgers, pickup truck, trailers, utility vehicles, tractors, front-end loaders, tillers, string trimmers, blowers, sprayers, chain and pole saws in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and sport courts to include dragging and lining fields, setting bases, mowing, weed eating, irrigation repair, watering, cleaning, pest and weed control, fertilization and trash removal.

Skills

Stamina

Safety procedures

Communication

Reading/writing

Teamwork

Flexibility

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Leander seeks an entry-level parks maintenance worker to help care for parks, athletic fields, trails, and public spaces in Leander, TX. Under close supervision, you will perform mowing, debris removal, basic repairs, equipment operation, and assist with events.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. This is a hands-on field position that keeps City facilities safe and welcoming for residents and