Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

City-of-Deer-Park; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deer Park is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks, open spaces, grounds, turf and related facilities.

You will report to the Parks Operations Supervisor, work on mowing, planting, sprinkler systems, cleaning restrooms, and basic repairs, and operate a wide range of equipment outdoors in all weather. This on-site role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Cares 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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Lawn and landscaping equipment

Job description

City of Deer Park is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks, open spaces, grounds, turf and related facilities.

You will report to the Parks Operations Supervisor, work on mowing, planting, sprinkler systems, cleaning restrooms, and basic repairs, and operate a wide range of equipment outdoors in all weather. This on-site role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects.