Parks Maintenance Specialist – Grounds & Facilities

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow is seeking a park maintenance worker to perform ground and turf maintenance, custodial duties, irrigation, and equipment operation in municipal parks.

The role requires reading/writing, basic math, physical stamina, and a valid Oklahoma class D driver's license; pesticide applicator license or pool operator permit is also required. This is a safety-sensitive position with drug testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• One to two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oklahoma class D driver's license for the vehicle/equipment operated.
• Possession of pesticide applicator license or pool operator's permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Ground and trail maintenance duties: mowing, trimming, debris removal, leaf removal, litter removal.
• Athletic turf maintenance: aeration, topdressing, field painting, turf maintenance (natural and synthetic).
• Facility maintenance: shelters, aerators, playgrounds, site furnishings, aquatic facilities, sport courts.
• Operate small power equipment: weed eater, chainsaw, blower, edger, auger, tools.
• Operate medium to large equipment: mower, tractor, dump truck, skid loader, spray/paint machines.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Broken Arrow is seeking a park maintenance worker to perform ground and turf maintenance, custodial duties, irrigation, and equipment operation in municipal parks.

The role requires reading/writing, basic math, physical stamina, and a valid Oklahoma class D driver's license; pesticide applicator license or pool operator permit is also required. This is a safety-sensitive position with drug testing.