Parks Maintenance Worker I

City-of-Wataug; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Watauga seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker under general supervision to perform semi-skilled labor in parks operations, including mowing, weed-eating, cleaning facilities, planting trees, irrigation, and playground maintenance. May operate trucks, tractors, and other equipment.

Responsibilities include supporting special events, repairing and replacing items around facilities, installing landscape materials, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience or training in park maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscape equipment and small machinery.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor tasks in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, weed-eating, trash pickup, and facility cleaning.
• Repair or replace damaged items in or around parks.
• Install landscape materials and irrigation systems as assigned.
• Operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment for park projects.
• Support Parks and Community Services programs and events.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Power and hand tools usage

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid-steer loader

Backhoe

Job description

Under general supervision, conducts work involving performance of manual labor and semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of some acquired skills in Parks activities which may include occasional operation of trucks, tractors, or other mechanized equipment.

• Performs semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more specialized areas of municipal parks operations to include mowing, weed-eating, cleaning buildings, mower maintenance, trash pick-up, planting trees, painting, playground inspections, equipment installation, etc.
• Accomplishes work as assigned in the operations of park maintenance and special events
• Repairs or replaces damaged items in or around facilities or parks.
• Installs landscape and ornamental plant materials and irrigation systems as assigned.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment in projects involving complex operating conditions.
• Performs duties to support the Parks and Community Services programs of the City.
• Receives assignments and instructions by a supervisor but is expected to use some discretion in determining proper work methods and procedures.
• Performs other work as assigned

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

• Works under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services or designee.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent; experience or training in Park maintenance and development of facilities, landscaping, and activities preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City ordinances and applicable state laws.
• Landscape methods, techniques and principles.
• Tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in landscaping activities.
• Work zone safety procedures.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Customer service principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Operating heavy equipment and vehicles such as skid-steer loader, tree spade, backhoe, dump truck, etc
• Using power and hand tools such as string trimmers, blowers, etc. on a regular basis.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City departments, and the general public.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.