Parks Maintenance Worker

City of The Colony; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of The Colony is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker to assist in maintaining city properties. The role involves a variety of tasks from landscape maintenance to parks and athletic facility upkeep. Ideal candidates will have a high school education, a valid Texas driver's license, and the ability to work well in teams under varying weather conditions. Training opportunities are available to enhance your skills in the field.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Texas Department of Agriculture approved chemical safety class within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks across various landscapes, parks, and athletic fields.
• Operate power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Good organizational skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds

Knowledge of operating tractors and mowers

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work under the supervision of area Crew Leader to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment on various City properties. Communicate effectively and courteously with customers regarding special projects, events, and/or maintenance related concerns while providing superior customer service.

Collaborate with assigned crew leader to perform various maintenance according to work areas:

Landscapes

• Weed removal in landscape beds and medians
• Debris cleanup in landscape beds, medians, and right of ways
• Mitigating road hazards by pruning plants and trees
• Assisting in irrigation repairs
• Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
• Off season tree trimming, chipping, and mulching

Parks

• Playground inspections, audits, and repairs
• Trail maintenance
• Planting, trimming, and removal of trees in parks and along trail systems
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of park and trail amenities
• Assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems in parks
• Debris cleanup and emptying of trash receptacles in parks and along trail systems
• Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
• Oversee volunteer projects as needed

Athletics

• Preparation (painting, chalking, setting bases, etc.) of athletic fields for games and tournaments
• Light maintenance of ball field fences
• Field aeration, renovation, and top dressing
• Maintenance and repair of pitcher’s mounds, batter’s boxes, and infield areas
• Assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems on athletic fields
• Custodial maintenance of athletic facility restrooms
• Debris cleanup and emptying of trash receptacles at athletic facilities
• Mowing and weed eating at athletic facilities as needed
• Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
• Application of fertilizers and soil amendments on athletic fields

Greenscapes

• Mowing (finish cut and rough cut), edging, and weed eating of open spaces, right of ways, and green belt areas
• Debris cleanup of open spaces and green belt areas
• Weekly sharpening of mowing deck blades
• Application of pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator
• Off season tree trimming and chipping

1. Operate power tools such as edgers, weed eaters, chain saws, rotary tillers, hammer drills, etc.
2. Operate equipment such as zero turn mowers, utility vehicles, field groomers, and tractors with attachments.
3. Clean and service vehicles and equipment as needed; prepare vehicles and tools for work assignments.
4. Work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for special events.
5. Attend various training classes to obtain information on current products, practices, and trends in the open space maintenance field.
6. Communicate effectively and courteously with public, vendors, contractors, customers, staff, in writing and by phone.
7. May be required to perform other department duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to work efficiently with coworkers, follow instructions, and adhere to safety policies
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
• Good organizational skills, creativity, initiative, and a desire to learn
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and operations
• Knowledge of operating various types of tractors, mowers, and equipment needed for maintenance operations

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Completion of an 8 hour TDA approved chemical safety class for application of herbicides/pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• Background in open space/green belt maintenance, landscape maintenance, athletic field maintenance, or parks maintenance.