Parks Maintenance Worker

Gfoat; Trophy Club (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform routine semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities. Under supervision, you will help keep the Town’s landscapes healthy and safe for residents.

You will operate lawn mowers, tractors, irrigation systems, and a range of hand tools; repair playgrounds, benches, restrooms, and other public structures; help prepare athletic fields and assist with events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Landscape/maintenance experience or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Class C Driver's License with clean driving record.
• Certified Playground Inspector certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized landscape equipment and hand tools safely.
• Repair and maintain playground equipment, benches, restrooms, and facilities.
• Prepare athletic fields and municipal grounds; assist with irrigation repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and complete daily reports.
• Clean parks, collect litter, and support special events.

Skills

Operate machinery safely

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Driver's License Class C

Certified Playground Inspector (preferred)

Tools

Lawn mowers & tractors

Irrigation repair tools

Playground maintenance tools

Job description

Job Summary, Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Summary:
Under general direction by the Parks Crew Leader and general supervision by the Parks Superintendent performs a variety of routine semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities. Ensures the continued health of the Town’s landscapes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Job duties and responsibilities as outlined herein, are intended to be a representative of the typical tasks performed.
• Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
• Operate a variety of motorized equipment such as small and large commercial lawn mowers, tractor with various attachments, top dresser, sod cutter, turf sweeper, paint sprayer, weed eater, edger, blower and other related maintenance and landscaping equipment; operate a variety of hand tools
• Repair, maintain, and ensure the safety of all playground equipment, tables, benches, bleachers, pavilions, restrooms, and other public infrastructure
• Perform task related to maintenance and preparation of athletic fields, parklands, and other municipal grounds
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned; inspect equipment before operating; complete daily operations report as assigned
• Collect litter from town parks and other town properties
• Clean restrooms in town facilities and parks
• Perform building maintenance on town facilities as assigned
• Assist with landscape installation, ball field renovation and preparation, and community special events preparations when needed
• Assist with irrigation repair

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Landscape/Maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Certified Playground Inspector Certificate is preferred
• At time of appointment, a Texas Motor Vehicle Class C Operator's License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:

• Materials and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and installation of park fields, grounds, landscapes, and facilities
• Methods and techniques of maintaining the safety of parks and playgrounds
• Basic plant identification
• Identifying plant diseases and their causes
• Proper handling of fertilizers and pesticides
• Practices and procedures used in turf management, irrigation, landscape construction, and pest control
• Maintaining tools and equipment used in park maintenance
• Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications

Ability to:

• Assist in the performance of landscape construction and maintenance
• Operate tools and equipment safely
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in all types of weather
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair
• Make accurate mathematic calculations
• Understand, interpret, and apply all relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
• Maintain records and files on work performed
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing