Parks Grounds & Equipment Operator

City of Deer Park; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deer Park seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform varied maintenance tasks in parks and open spaces, including mowing, lawn care, cleaning restrooms, and repairing facilities.

The role requires operating tractors, mowers, pumps, sprinklers, and related equipment, with a need for physical stamina and safe work practices. CDL endorsement may be required for some duties, and you will join a team under supervision.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge and experience to perform the work.
• Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; Some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Mows and maintains park and open space areas; mows lawns; weeds; cleans and maintains courts and appurtenances; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces outdoor tables and slabs.
• Performs minor unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance of open space structures such as restrooms, shelters, maintenance sheds, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
• Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs, prepares facilities for program use.
• Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, such as soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
• Assists in the construction of new open space facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Keeps records of work completed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Aerifier

Chainsaw

Edgers

Weed trimmers

Pumps

Sprinklers

Irrigation systems

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

City of Deer Park seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform varied maintenance tasks in parks and open spaces, including mowing, lawn care, cleaning restrooms, and repairing facilities.

The role requires operating tractors, mowers, pumps, sprinklers, and related equipment, with a need for physical stamina and safe work practices. CDL endorsement may be required for some duties, and you will join a team under supervision.