Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Heath; Heath (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Heath is seeking a maintenance worker to care for parks, open spaces, and related facilities. Roles include operating landscaping equipment, basic carpentry, irrigation maintenance, and light construction tasks in addition to routine cleaning and debris removal.

You will assist with turf maintenance, respond to calls, and help set up for events. A Class C license is required; CDL is a plus. This is a non-supervisory, on-site role with varied duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduation plus one year of related experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all parks and recreation facilities, equipment, amenities, and grounds, including sports fields, courts, and playgrounds.
• Performs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, painting, and landscaping.
• Assists in performing tree-care maintenance in parks, open spaces, along trails, and in other City properties as needed.
• Calibrates and maintains irrigation sprinklers.
• Collects and disposes of litter and debris.
• Cleans restrooms, common areas, and seating areas, within park and recreation facilities as needed.
• Assists in performing turf maintenance in and around streets, parks, trails, and facilities.
• Set up and break down for special and recreation events as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls during and after regular work hours.
• Fulfills daily maintenance call requests/requirements from City staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooperation

Accuracy

Mechanical/Technical

Oral Comprehension

Sequencing

Oral Expression

Education

High school diploma + 1 year related experience

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Tools

Lawn and landscaping equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

The City of Heath is seeking a maintenance worker to care for parks, open spaces, and related facilities. Roles include operating landscaping equipment, basic carpentry, irrigation maintenance, and light construction tasks in addition to routine cleaning and debris removal.

You will assist with turf maintenance, respond to calls, and help set up for events. A Class C license is required; CDL is a plus. This is a non-supervisory, on-site role with varied duties.