Parks Operations Technician Part-Time

City of Pflugerville; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pflugerville is seeking a Part-Time Parks Maintenance worker to perform routine groundskeeping, facility upkeep, and safety inspections across city parks. The role includes mowing, trash pickup, restroom checks, and general outdoor maintenance.

Responsibilities extend to repairing park structures, minor plumbing and painting, operating light equipment, and responding to patron inquiries. Weekend shifts and adherence to safety rules are required.

Qualifications

• Formal education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate and maintain city equipment and tools safely.
• Experience with basic computer software and record-keeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain park grounds and clean assigned reservation areas.
• Repair and maintain park buildings and equipment; minor plumbing, painting, sandblasting, light welding, replacing bulbs, etc.

Skills

Windows & Office

Public interaction

Time management

English comprehension

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Construct and maintain City park grounds, clean assigned reservation areas, pick up litter and other debris.
• Repair and maintain City park buildings and equipment; minor plumbing, painting, sandblasting, light welding, replacing light bulbs, repairing park benches, etc.
• Respond to park patron routine inquiries and enforce park rules and regulations.
• Maintain City tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition; make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; report unsafe or inoperable equipment to department management.
• May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support.
• Performs rounds of park facilities including restrooms to pick up trash, empty trashcans, and inspect areas for damage and vandalism of city assets.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Relatable Work Experience: N/A

Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and otherwise interface with external public.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating instructions.
• Ability to effectively and safely operate light trucks, tractors with shredders, lawn tractors, weed eaters, trailers, shop tools, and various hand tools.
• Ability to operate light/heavy equipment.

Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements:

• Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment.
• Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous and continuous physical activity, including walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and digging in various weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Part-Time weekend work schedule.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials.