Parks/Facilities Worker

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

Become part of a team that thrives on Professionalism, Innovation, Customer Experience, Integrity, and Teamwork - the values that guide how we serve our community.

The Parks/Facilities Worker supports the City's mission by operating light and medium equipment to maintain, enhance, and repair parks, recreation facilities, and designated downtown areas. It contributes to the stewardship of more than 2,600 acres of public parks and open spaces through skilled grounds, facility, and athletic field maintenance. The position also plays a key role in park construction and renovation projects and supports community engagement by assisting with special event setup.

The following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

• Maintain lawns, turf areas, and landscaped spaces to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Remove trash and debris from grounds and clean public restroom facilities.
• Operate light and medium maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, bucket trucks, and chippers, as well as power tools including chain saws, weed eaters, welders, and graffiti removal equipment.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as needed for landscape care.
• Participate in soil and turf management practices.
• Perform maintenance, construction, and repair of park buildings, structures, and related public facilities.
• Assist with plumbing repairs and installation of irrigation systems.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for scheduled activities.
• Support City-sponsored events by assisting with setup of tents, tables, and chairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of parks/grounds maintenance and/or other related experience (construction or repair).
• Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of maintenance documentation and repair manuals to ensure accurate interpretation and application.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication to convey information clearly and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to work collaboratively under general supervision while exercising sound judgment and accountability for assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds frequently. Subject to standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, bending, twisting, balancing, vision, hearing, talking and foot controls frequently; fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching and climbing occasionally; sitting and crawling rarely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, machinery with moving parts, hazardous materials/ chemicals, and infectious diseases is involved; utilizes personal protective equipment as necessary.

This is a safety sensitive position.