Parks Grounds Maintenance Technician

austintexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,182,000 - 69,515,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks a Parks Grounds Assistant to maintain parks by performing grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and debris removal. You will work under close supervision to support event setups like portable stages and seating arrangements.

Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, lifting equipment, assisting the public, cleaning facilities, and possibly traveling to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services.
• Ability to operate power tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in a parks setting.
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Picks up litter and services restrooms.
• Performs grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operates hand tools.
• Operates power tools.
• Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
• Performs routine cleaning of facilities.
• Operates vehicles.
• Assists the public with questions and/or concerns.
• Assists with graffiti or paint removal.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Power tools operation

Hand tools operation

Public interaction

Reading diagrams

Teamwork

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Fleet vehicle inspection (pre-trip)

Job description

The City of Austin seeks a Parks Grounds Assistant to maintain parks by performing grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and debris removal. You will work under close supervision to support event setups like portable stages and seating arrangements.

Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, lifting equipment, assisting the public, cleaning facilities, and possibly traveling to multiple locations.