Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Farmers Branch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker to join their team. This role involves performing essential manual labor, maintaining parks and facilities, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. With a focus on teamwork, you will operate various tools and equipment while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying the outdoors.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/GED required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of parks, landscaped grounds, and facilities.
• Operate and maintain various tools and equipment.

Skills

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures

Basic Literacy Skills

Geography Knowledge

Education

8th Grade Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Mechanical Tools

Motorized Equipment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Parks Maintenance Worker at City of Farmers Branch

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within the assigned division. Responsibilities may include maintenance of parks, landscaped grounds, playgrounds, facilities, and support for special events and construction projects. Tasks include semi-skilled and skilled work such as installations, inspections, repairs, and maintenance at various locations. The role involves operating, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of equipment, including hand tools, mechanical tools, and motorized equipment.

Safety is paramount; setting up work zones and ensuring proper safety procedures and equipment use are essential. The position requires knowledge of basic operational, technical, or office processes. The minimum qualifications include an 8th-grade education with 5 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/GED. Preferred candidates have over one year up to three years of experience.

The work typically involves following detailed instructions with minimal deviation, under close supervision at times. Technical skills appropriate to the work environment are necessary. Basic literacy skills, including understanding common words and writing simple sentences, are required, along with proficiency in dealing with system of numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, and measurements. Learning the geography of the city, including major streets and landmarks, is also part of the job.

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends. Subject to 'stand by' duty.
• This position is classified as a DOT position (CDL required) or a safety-sensitive position (non-CDL), subject to drug and alcohol testing and ongoing driver record checks.

Licenses and Certificates

Must possess a valid Texas class 'C' driver's license or higher with a good driving record and maintain it during employment.

Work Environment

Work involves exposure to disagreeable elements and extreme weather conditions. It requires continuous outdoor activity, frequent lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), physical exertion, and extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.