Parks Groundskeeper I

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform a variety of un-skilled and low-skilled labor in maintenance of parks, playgrounds, facilities, and landscaping within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Responsibilities include mowing, trash removal, equipment operation, tool handling, and ensuring safe, functional public spaces. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to read/write; on-site duties in Dallas, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
• Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of low skilled strenuous labor for the parks and recreation department; mows and maintains landscaping in public areas, collects and disposes of trash and debris, cleans and maintains playgrounds and equipment, and performs any other maintenance work for the care of facilities and grounds.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Drives equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies or material to and from the work sites and locations; cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.
• Ensures playground and public equipment is in safe and functional order; performs repairs to meet regulations and standards.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction; handles hazardous or dangerous situations with professionalism and efficiency.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Skills

Lawn care & landscaping

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

City of Dallas seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform a variety of un-skilled and low-skilled labor in maintenance of parks, playgrounds, facilities, and landscaping within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Responsibilities include mowing, trash removal, equipment operation, tool handling, and ensuring safe, functional public spaces. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to read/write; on-site duties in Dallas, with opportunities for growth.