Parks Maintenance Worker

Garlandtx; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland Parks Department is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform routine labor for upkeep of parks, grounds, and facilities. Duties include mowing, trimming, weed control, and litter removal, with supervision and adherence to safety guidelines.

You will operate tractors, mowers, and related equipment, assist with irrigation and repairs, and help with events and tournaments as needed. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, rake, weed, and remove litter from parks, medians, rights-of-way, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.
• Perform tree maintenance and removal at city parks and facilities.
• Clean and maintain park restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, and other facilities.
• Assist irrigation, pool operations, playground repairs, construction, and chemical applications as needed.
• Operate tractors and trucks with mower attachments, edger, line trimmer, backpack blower, and other small tools.
• Support setup and breakdown for athletic tournaments, special events, and seasonal programs.
• Operate city vehicle to assist in routine maintenance.
• Follow safe work methods and report hazards promptly.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Tools

Tractor with mower attachments

One ton truck with trailer

Riding mower

Edger

Line trimmer

Backpack blower

Push lawnmower

Job description

## Parks Maintenance WorkerApplylocations: Park Operations and Maintenancetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103018**Summary** Responsible for performing routine manual labor tasks for the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, aquatic areas, irrigation, and landscape. Responsible for operating basic tools, equipment, and machinery to accomplish tasks. Assignments are received daily and reviewed in progress and upon completion. Work is performed with close supervision following established procedures and safety guidelines.**Pay Range:** (Depending on qualifications and experience)**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Mows, edges, trims, rakes, weeds, and removes litter and debris from parks, medians, rights-of-way, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.* Perform tree maintenance and removal throughout at City parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities.* Cleans and maintains park restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, and other facilities.* Assists Technicians with irrigation digs, pool operations, playground repairs, construction, and chemical applications.* Operate tractor with mower attachments, including one ton truck with trailer, riding mower, edger, line trimmer, backpack blower, push lawnmower, small hand tools, etc.* Supports setup and breakdown for athletic tournaments, special events, and seasonal programs.* Operate a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance.* Follows safe work methods and reports hazards promptly.**Division-Specific Duties and Responsibilities*** **Grounds:** Turf mowing, edging, graffiti removal, restroom cleaning, litter/debris removal, in parks and rights-of-way.**Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)* Valid Class C Texas driver's license**Physical Requirements & Work Environment** Incumbent will be subjected to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, reaching, pulling and pushing, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work performed outdoors in extreme weather conditions, heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects. Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, traffic, and hazardous materials. May also be exposed to potential biohazards including trash, animal waste, bloodborne pathogens, and unsanitary conditions in public areas. May work in confined spaces, on ladders up to 12 feet, and near moving mechanical parts.