Parks Maintenance Pro II: Keep Public Spaces Safe & Green

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker II to perform semi-skilled, strenuous labor maintaining parks, playgrounds, facilities, public spaces, and landscaping. Responsibilities include operating mowers, loading materials, assisting in environmental inspections, driving equipment, maintaining safety, and providing customer service.

Qualifications include 2 years' experience with lawn equipment, Texas Driver's License, and ability to work extended hours;

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in 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 semi-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.
• Assists in performing pollution and environmental inspection and related field work; supports the Pollution Prevention Program; performs flood and storm debris cleanup.
• 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; maintains and monitors sports fields and surrounding areas.
• 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

Equipment knowledge

Tools operation

Safety procedures

Literacy

Endurance

Relationship building

Education

Texas Driver's License

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

The City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker II to perform semi-skilled, strenuous labor maintaining parks, playgrounds, facilities, public spaces, and landscaping. Responsibilities include operating mowers, loading materials, assisting in environmental inspections, driving equipment, maintaining safety, and providing customer service.

Qualifications include 2 years' experience with lawn equipment, Texas Driver's License, and ability to work extended hours;