Parks & Grounds Technician - Flexible Evenings/Weekends

Williamson County; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties at various park locations, including River Ranch Park, Berry Springs Park, Southwest Regional Park, and the Williamson County Expo Center. The role requires basic carpentry/painting, plumbing, landscaping, and the ability to operate a range of hand tools and heavy equipment.

A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required, with background checks as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment
• One (1) year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Demonstrated skill and ability in grounds maintenance, basic landscaping, and basic plumbing

Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, landscaping, and cleaning
• Cleans and maintains safety standards in common areas and restrooms
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment and hand-held tools
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance
• Maintains plants, mows, propagates, cultivates, and/or trims grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush
• Assists in the construction and assembly of equipment
• Operates various heavy and light machinery and equipment
• Clears fallen limbs and foliage
• Cleans and maintains all equipment and vehicles
• Inspects equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, and vehicles
• Detects, reports, and assists in correcting safety hazards in the parks
• Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone, to include information regarding parks and park rules
• May perform minor painting, fence repairs and other related repairs
• Performs occasional financial transactions such as collecting payments and balancing cash drawers
• Assists in inventory control
• Communicates with the office support staff, other county personnel, vendors, and the public, as necessary
• Manages efforts of volunteer groups (schedules activities, equipment, materials, keeps records of work performed, etc.)
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned
• Maintains and lines athletic fields for games
• Performs routine trail maintenance

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Basic landscaping

Basic plumbing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Williamson County is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties at various park locations, including River Ranch Park, Berry Springs Park, Southwest Regional Park, and the Williamson County Expo Center. The role requires basic carpentry/painting, plumbing, landscaping, and the ability to operate a range of hand tools and heavy equipment.

A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required, with background checks as