Parks/Facilities Worker - Temporary

City of San Marcos, Texas; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Marcos, Texas is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to operate light and medium equipment and perform maintenance across parks, recreation facilities, and downtown areas. This temporary role supports 2,600+ acres of public parks and assists with renovation projects and special events.

You will handle turf management, building maintenance, irrigation work, and event setup, while complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (mowers, tractors, bucket trucks, chippers) and power tools.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Employment Details:

40 hours a week

May 23, 2026 - September 30, 2026

This is a temporary position and will not extend beyond the designated timeframe unless an extension is formally approved.

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.