Parks & Facilities Technician: Grounds, Repairs & Events

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

Job summary

The City of San Marcos is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to maintain parks, facilities, and downtown areas. You will operate light and medium equipment and assist in park construction and renovation projects, ensuring safe, clean spaces for the community.

Responsibilities include turf and landscape maintenance, restroom upkeep, equipment operation, irrigation work, field preparation, and event setup support. A valid Texas driver's license and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of parks/grounds maintenance experience.
• Three years of experience operating light to medium equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, turf areas, and landscaped spaces.
• Remove trash and debris; clean restrooms.
• Operate light/medium equipment (mowers, tractors, bucket trucks, chippers).
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as needed.
• Assist with plumbing repairs and irrigation installation.
• Prepare athletic fields for activities; setup for events.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Maintenance documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers/tractors

Irrigation systems

Power tools

Job description

The City of San Marcos is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to maintain parks, facilities, and downtown areas. You will operate light and medium equipment and assist in park construction and renovation projects, ensuring safe, clean spaces for the community.

Responsibilities include turf and landscape maintenance, restroom upkeep, equipment operation, irrigation work, field preparation, and event setup support. A valid Texas driver's license and relevant experience are required.