Parks & Fields Maintenance Tech

Copperas Cove; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperas Cove is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain parks, athletic fields, and municipal grounds. You will operate light equipment, perform landscaping tasks, and help manage irrigation systems while ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires adaptability for after-hours events and a dependable, team-oriented attitude. Successful candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, 1–3 months of relevant equipment experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience operating light equipment or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Valid state driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• After-hours work is sometimes required as assigned and largely related to special events.
• Be a self-starter and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parks and athletic fields by mowing, trimming, and edging turf areas and prepping fields.
• Maintains municipal buildings by mowing grass, maintaining landscapes, and irrigation systems.
• Keeps all tools and equipment accounted for.
• Communicates effectively with citizens who may have complaints about services.
• Willing to work on-call as needed and on a 24-hour basis.
• Attends safety trainings and completes required reports.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Reading & following instructions

Safety awareness

Mathematics for measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pickup truck

Gator

Tractor

Mower

Chain saw

Backflows

Weed trimmers

Irrigation systems

Hand tools

Job description

Copperas Cove is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain parks, athletic fields, and municipal grounds. You will operate light equipment, perform landscaping tasks, and help manage irrigation systems while ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires adaptability for after-hours events and a dependable, team-oriented attitude. Successful candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, 1–3 months of relevant equipment experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license.