Parks Grounds & Trail Maintenance Lead

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Parks Grounds Specialist to maintain and improve citywide hike and bike trail infrastructures and park grounds. The role requires hands-on maintenance, repairs, and operating a range of equipment.

You may lead others, perform safety checks, and interact with the public while working on diverse outdoor projects in a dynamic city park setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two (2) years' experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services; experience may substitute education up to four (4) years.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs minor and major repairs.
• Performs general concrete work.
• Operates department equipment.
• Operates hand tools.
• Performs safety inspections and addresses deficits.
• Drives service vehicles.
• Removes graffiti or paint.
• Assists the public with questions and concerns.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Oral and written communication

Time management

Leadership

Public interaction

Trail knowledge

Carpentry basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light and heavy equipment

Concrete tools

Welding equipment

Carpentry tools

Job description

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Parks Grounds Specialist to maintain and improve citywide hike and bike trail infrastructures and park grounds. The role requires hands-on maintenance, repairs, and operating a range of equipment.

You may lead others, perform safety checks, and interact with the public while working on diverse outdoor projects in a dynamic city park setting.