Parks Maintenance Worker III

City of Victoria; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Victoria is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker III to support parks, athletics, and facilities teams. The role involves supervising and training crew members, operating heavy equipment, and performing carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks in park facilities.

Requires a valid Class C driver’s license and knowledge of safety and chemical handling, with responsibilities spanning grounds upkeep, irrigation, and event support.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining public spaces and athletic fields.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and chemical handling.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot landscape tools and irrigation systems.
• Ability to read manuals and train others, supervise a small team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Read manuals and lead team in park equipment operation and repairs.
• Train team members in cleaning, maintenance, and tool inspections.
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, Bobcat, bucket truck, trailer).
• Perform basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks in restrooms and facilities.
• Mow, edge, and maintain grass areas; collect debris and manage tools.
• Trim trees and shrubs; use pole saw and chain saw with team checks.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and vector control as required.
• Maintain sprinklers, irrigation lines, and perform backwashing for systems.
• Assist in park improvements (playgrounds, lighting, sod, fencing) and event setups.
• On-call for post-hour events and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Park maintenance

Carpentry basics

Electrical/plumbing basics

Irrigation systems

Safety awareness

Communication

Public service

Education

Valid Class C driver’s license

TDA License / Grounds Keeper cert (Highly Recommended)

Certified Pool Operator

Heavy Equipment Certifications

1 year or less experience in related field (entry level to mid)

Tools

Backhoe/Front end Loader

Bobcat

Bucket truck

Gooseneck trailer

Lawn and grounds maintenance tools

Irrigation troubleshooting tools

Pole saw/chain saw/woodchipper

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.