Parks Maintenance Worker

CITY OF PEARSALL; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

supplemental death benefit

accidental

critical illness

short-term disability

life insurance

hospital indemnity

paid Holidays

Uniform and Critical Area

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Sick Leave Pool

Anytime Fitness membership

Job summary

City of Pearsall is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to keep public parks in good condition. Responsibilities include maintaining landscapes, paths, fields, playgrounds and park amenities while ensuring safety and appearance.

The role requires 1 year of grounds maintenance experience, a Texas Class C driver’s license, and the ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide licensing; DPS background checks are required. Work hours are typically Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, with benefits listed by the city.

Qualifications

• 1 year of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Must pass DPS background check, drug test, physical and lumbar X-ray.
• Must possess or obtain pesticide & herbicide applicator licensing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscapes, jogging paths, athletic fields, playgrounds, benches and gardens in public parks.
• Assist with upkeep of park facilities and ensure safety and appearance of green spaces.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Background check clearance

Education

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Pesticide/Herbicide applicator licensing

Job description

The City of Pearsall is currently accepting Applications for the following position:

Job title

Parks Maintenance Worker

Open Date

November 05, 2026

Closing Date

November 18, 2026

Job Type

Full Time/Non-Exempt

Hours

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (hours and days may vary)

Salary

Entry level - $14.85/per hr.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• supplemental death benefit
• accidental
• critical illness
• short-term disability
• life insurance
• hospital indemnity
• paid Holidays
• Uniform and Critical Area
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Pool
• Anytime Fitness membership

Job Summary

Parks maintenance workers keep up the appearance, health, and safety of landscapes and features in public parks. They maintain jogging and biking paths, athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, lawns, flower beds, and gardens.

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency

• 1 yr. of experience working in a ground maintenance capacity, nursery, greenhouse, or other landscape related organization preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DPS Background check, Drug test, Physical and Lumbar X-ray.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Possess, or ability to obtain, applicator's pesticide & herbicide control licensing.

For more information contact: Raquel E. Yanez, Human Resources Director

215 S. Ash St. Pearsall, Texas 78061

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The City of Pearsall is an Equal Opportunity Employer