Parks Grounds & Field Maintenance Assistant

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement security

Transit options

Wellness programs

Career growth

Modern workspaces

Job summary

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Parks Grounds Assistant to support grounds maintenance at city parks and recreational facilities. You will perform litter control, routine maintenance, tool operation, and assist with events and graffiti removal on park grounds.

Willingness to work with the public and to travel between sites, with a schedule that may include evenings or special events. A valid Texas driver license may be required for vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.
• Must possess knowledge of grounds keeping processes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Picks up litter and services restrooms.
• Performs grounds keeping and maintenance tasks.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Performs routine cleaning of facilities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety practices

Communication

Planning & organizing

Customer service

Reading diagrams

Tools

Power tools

Equipment operation

Vehicle operation

Skid Steers

Tractors

Job description

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Parks Grounds Assistant to support grounds maintenance at city parks and recreational facilities. You will perform litter control, routine maintenance, tool operation, and assist with events and graffiti removal on park grounds.

Willingness to work with the public and to travel between sites, with a schedule that may include evenings or special events. A valid Texas driver license may be required for vehicle operation.