Parks Maintenance Technician

City of Maypearl; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hutto is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician to keep parks, athletic fields, and facilities in top condition for public use. The role covers detailed grounds work, preventive and routine maintenance, and alignment with the city’s park culture.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, irrigation checks, field prep, routine facility upkeep, and operating equipment like zero-turn mowers, trimmers, and backhoes.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver License is required.
• Applicator License is preferred.
• Irrigation License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, landscape, and check irrigation systems for parks and grounds.
• Maintain athletic fields: mow, edge, trim, water, infield prep, aerate, weed control, lines.
• Inspect restrooms, pavilions, parking lots and playgrounds; remove trash and manage inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance: painting, carpentry, fence repair, concrete, plumbing and electrical work.
• Operate small engines and heavy equipment; monitor fluids and filter changes; run mowers, trimmers, sprayers, chainsaws, backhoes.
• Support City events by setup, teardown, and related duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Irrigation checks

Education

Applicator license

Irrigation license

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision of the Parks Superintendent, the Parks Maintenance Technician ensures the parks, athletic fields, and facilities are maintained at a high standard for public use. This is achieved by detailed grounds development and maintenance, performing preventive and routine maintenance, and embracing the culture of Hutto.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs landscape maintenance on parks and grounds through mowing, edging, trimming, sawing, beautifying flower beds, and conducting irrigation checks and repairs.
• Performs maintenance on athletic fields through mowing, edging, trimming, watering, preparing infields, aerate, weed control, marking lines, and apply chemicals as needed.
• Performs daily inspections of restrooms, pavilions, parking lots, playgrounds, and park grounds. This includes removal of trash, cleaning necessary facilities, and inventory control.
• Performs routine general maintenance to include painting, general carpentry, fence repair, concrete work, minor plumbing, minor electrical, and power washing.
• Performs routine maintenance on small engine and heavy equipment to include checking fluid levels, adequate air pressure, clean and change filters as needed.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment to include zero turned mowers, weed trimmers, sprayers, chainsaws, and heavy duty equipment (backhoe, skid steer, etc…)
• Supports City of Hutto special events by setting up, tearing down, and other miscellaneous duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Applicator License is preferred
• Irrigation License is preferred