Parks Maintenance Worker III

City of Victoria TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

TMRS retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Victoria TX is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker III with a driver’s license to perform a variety of entry-level duties within parks, athletics, and facilities teams. The role involves operating heavy equipment, maintenance of park amenities, and assisting with recreation events.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, irrigation maintenance, and assisting with repairs across park facilities. A valid CDL may be required for certain tasks; strong teamwork and safety awareness are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations and proper chemical handling.
• Experience maintaining public spaces and athletic fields.
• Proficiency with landscape tools, irrigation systems, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Read manuals and lead team on park equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ensure tools and equipment are prepared and stored properly for daily tasks.
• Operate heavy equipment and assist with park fixtures and recreation facilities.
• Maintain parks by mowing, edging, trimming trees, and cleaning restrooms and fixtures.
• Perform fertilizer, pesticide applications, irrigation maintenance and sprinkler troubleshooting.
• Assist in playgrounds, lighting, fencing, and other replacement projects as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Public spaces maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Front end Loader

Bobcat

Bucket truck

Trailer towing

Job description

Job Summary Under general supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker III w/ Driver’s License performs a variety of entry level duties within the division under the parks, athletics, and/or facilities team. The nature of the work may differ depending on the parks and team’s needs.

Job Summary Under general supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker III w/ Driver’s License performs a variety of entry level duties within the division under the parks, athletics, and/or facilities team. The nature of the work may differ depending on the parks and team’s needs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Read operating manuals and lead team members with any park amenity or equipment operation and repairs; assisting in training team members in cleaning and maintenance of tools and inspecting equipment fluids and/grease needed.
• Leads by example and assist crew leader identify team needs with work truck usages, trailers in proper working condition, and ensures tools are ready and stored ready for daily tasks
• Use of heavy equipment operation to include Backhoe/Front end Loader, Bobcat, Bucket truck, Trailer towing 16ft gooseneck
• Performs basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing needs at park and athletic field restrooms to include working on sinks, toilets, drinking fountains, lights, etc. Installs and replaces worn down trash bins, picnic tables and other park related equipment as necessary
• Leads team members in mowing assignments (using Tractor/ Rough Mower) and edges park and ballfield grass areas; blows off sidewalks and walkways and collects trash and debris from grounds
• Leads team members in trees and bushes trimming with use of all equipment and maintenance checks with team members for use of a pole saw, chain saw and woodchipper, bucket truck and knuckle boom truck
• Performs applying appropriate fertilizers and pesticides and Vector Control measures as required
• Duck Pond Maintenance as required.
• Performs maintenance on athletic fields to include Verticutting, field leveling, water evacuation, and string lines foul line sprayer lines appropriate for sporting field set up and be on-call for post hour events.
• Maintains, set timing controls and troubleshoots sprinklers and irrigation lines; repairs and replaces parts as needed.
• Maintains Splash pads daily for leaks, replacing motors and PVC piping, preforms backwash and other daily functions
• Assist the crew leader in oversite of repairs and playgrounds replacement projects to included but not limited to basketball courts, playgrounds, lighting, sod and dirt work, fencing and control post, etc.
• Leads teams at Recreation Events for set-up, tear down and during event programing
• Stands in to perform duties of level 1 and level 2 parks teams in absence thereof.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned for business needs.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors at various City parks and facilities and requires exposure to various weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and potential exposure to infectious diseases. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, safety regulations, and proper handling of chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides.
• Experience with maintaining public spaces and athletic fields, including field markings for various sports.
• Chemical, pesticide, and herbicide application, use, and storage practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting landscape maintenance tools, equipment, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong teamwork, customer service, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and the public.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team while ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
• Must possess a valid Class C State driver’s license, Class B Commercial driver’s license may be required depending on tasks assigned.
• TDA License, Certified pool Operator, Highly Recommended. Grounds Keeper University Certified, Heavy Equipment Certifications. as required within 1 Year.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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