Part-Time Parks Maintenance Technician

City-of-Las-Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking an entry-level Parks Maintenance worker to perform maintenance, repair, and renovation of park facilities and public spaces. The position is outdoor, seasonal or contractual, and requires physical stamina to lift up to 60 pounds, operate maintenance tools, and work under supervision with adherence to safety rules.

Work may include landscaping, mowing, graffiti removal, rest room upkeep, and assisting irrigation and athletic field maintenance.

Qualifications

• No education requirement and six months of grounds maintenance experience or related.
• Combination of education, experience, and training may be applied per City policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspects park structures and equipment; makes repairs of damaged structures and equipment.
• Performs landscaping, including plant, tree and shrub plantings and pruning; weeds area, uses spry, tool and equipment.
• Mows grass; cuts weeds; fertilizes and applies pesticides to grass, trees and shrubs; lays sod.
• Removes or paints over graffiti; cleans and maintains restrooms; empties trash and picks up litter.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Delivers bleachers, garbage cans, stages, chairs, tents, picnic tables and related items to event sites; performs clean up prior to and following the events.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer, etc.); repairs bleachers, backstops, and fencing;
• Provides assistance to irrigation and construction workers as necessary.
• May assists with playground equipment maintenance and repair; may assist with installing and repairing irrigation systems.

Skills

Physical stamina

Driving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

City of Las Cruces is seeking an entry-level Parks Maintenance worker to perform maintenance, repair, and renovation of park facilities and public spaces. The position is outdoor, seasonal or contractual, and requires physical stamina to lift up to 60 pounds, operate maintenance tools, and work under supervision with adherence to safety rules.

Work may include landscaping, mowing, graffiti removal, rest room upkeep, and assisting irrigation and athletic field maintenance.