Parks & Grounds Maintenance Tech I

dallascityhall; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to support the Parks and Recreation Department. This role involves performing a variety of low-skilled labor, maintaining public spaces, and ensuring safe, well-kept facilities.

The position requires physical endurance and the ability to operate hand and power tools, read and write, and work in a team-facing environment. Compensation aligns with the posted hourly wage and the city’s benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in repairs and upkeep.
• Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of low skilled strenuous labor for the parks and recreation department; mows and maintains landscaping in public areas, collects and disposes of trash and debris, cleans and maintains playgrounds and equipment, and performs any other maintenance work for the care of facilities and grounds.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Drives equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies or material to and from the work sites and locations; cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.
• Ensures playground and public equipment is in safe and functional order; performs repairs to meet regulations and standards.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction; handles hazardous or dangerous situations with professionalism and efficiency.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety procedures

Reading & writing

Physical endurance

Relationship building

Job description

City of Dallas is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to support the Parks and Recreation Department. This role involves performing a variety of low-skilled labor, maintaining public spaces, and ensuring safe, well-kept facilities.

The position requires physical endurance and the ability to operate hand and power tools, read and write, and work in a team-facing environment. Compensation aligns with the posted hourly wage and the city’s benefits package.