Seasonal Parks & Facilities Maintenance Tech

City of San Marcos, TX; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Marcos, TX, is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to maintain parks, recreation facilities, and downtown areas. This temporary role supports over 2,600 acres of parks and open spaces, with work spanning grounds, facilities, athletic fields, and special event setup.

Responsibilities include operating light to medium equipment, applying landscape treatments, constructing and repairing structures, and assisting with irrigation and event setups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of parks/grounds maintenance and/or related experience (construction or repair).
• Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, turf areas, and landscaped spaces.
• Remove trash and debris from grounds and clean public restrooms.
• Operate light and medium maintenance equipment (mowers, tractors, bucket trucks, chippers).
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as needed for landscape care.
• Assist with soil and turf management practices.
• Perform maintenance, construction, and repair of park buildings and facilities.
• Assist with irrigation system plumbing and installation.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for events.
• Assist with event setup (tents, tables, chairs).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of San Marcos, TX, is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to maintain parks, recreation facilities, and downtown areas. This temporary role supports over 2,600 acres of parks and open spaces, with work spanning grounds, facilities, athletic fields, and special event setup.

Responsibilities include operating light to medium equipment, applying landscape treatments, constructing and repairing structures, and assisting with irrigation and event setups.