Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Georgetown, TX; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown, TX is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform lawn care, tree trimming, equipment upkeep, and restroom cleaning at city parks and facilities. The role requires attention to safety rules and the ability to work weekends as part of be flexible scheduling.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas driver’s license. Pesticide, CDL, or CPR certifications are preferred but not required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of light machinery operation and safety procedures.
• CPR and first aid knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Mows and weeds grass at city parks and medians.
• Trims and cuts trees and maintains park landscaping.
• Cleans restrooms and public facilities.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Picks up litter and supports special events.

Skills

Mowing grass

Tree trimming

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid preferred

Tools

Texas Class C driver’s license

Commercial Driver’s license preferred

Pesticide application license preferred

Job description

## Parks Maintenance WorkerApplylocations: Parks Maintenancetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26-02731### It's fun to work in a company where people truly **BELIEVE** in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*Carries out maintenance of park grounds and facilities, including mowing and weed eating grass, cutting and trimming trees, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning swimming pools, special events, ball field maintenance, landscaping, painting, dirt work, graffiti removal and trash pick-up.**Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume.****This position requires availability to work on weekends as part of the regular schedule. Shifts can vary depending on needs and location.****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** *Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Mows and weed eats grass at city parks and medians.* Trims and cuts trees* Cleans restrooms at parks and cleans the community center.* Performs routine repairs on equipment in the park.* Picks up liter in the parks and other city facilities.* Performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and procedures.* Actively participates in monthly safety meetings.* Promptly reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken/damaged equipment/property to their immediate supervisor. Reports or corrects all unsafe practices or conditions they observe to their immediate supervisor.* May apply pesticides.* Performs such other duties as may be assigned to assist with special events, etc.* Serves in extension of current duties as required for emergency management, particularly in the areas of shelter, debris removal, and recovery.* Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****Education, Training and Experience Guidelines**High school graduate and or its equivalent. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.**Knowledge of:*** Knowledge of light machinery operation and safety procedures.* Knowledge of CPR.**Skill in:*** Ability to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, plumbing, equipment safety, chemical safety and maintenance, horticulture, playground safety, tractors, mowers, and irrigation.* Reads and comprehends warning labels and road signs.* Playground safety, reports, vandalism reports.* Measures and mixes cleaning agents.* Follows instructions on use of chemicals, and park safety procedures (playground & equipment).**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS*** Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.* Commercial Driver’s license preferred (or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment)* Pesticide Application License preferred.* CPR and First Aid preferred.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT**Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.Exposure to weather, vibrations, noise from equipment, hazardous chemicals.**Hiring Range:** $17.49 to $21.91, hourly.## #**LoveWhereYouWork!** Check out the benefits of working with us **here.**Regular-Full time*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us**!*### About UsThe City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth.Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance.***The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer.*****Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon:*** Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.* Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.* Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. \***\*The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S.**For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov