Seasonal Parks & Facilities Technician

The Legacy Realty LLC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

TMRS Retirement Plan

457-deferred compensation & Roth IRA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Holidays and Vacation

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

The City of San Marcos is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to maintain parks, recreation facilities, and downtown areas. You will operate light to medium equipment, assist with park construction and renovations, and help with special event setup to support community programs.

Responsibilities include lawn care, debris removal, irrigation work, and field preparation. Candidates should have park maintenance experience and a valid Texas license, with strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of parks/grounds maintenance and/or other related experience (construction or repair).
• Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, turf areas, and landscaped spaces to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Remove trash and debris from grounds and clean public restroom facilities.
• Operate light to medium maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, bucket trucks, and chippers, as well as power tools including chain saws, weed eaters, welders, and graffiti removal equipment.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers as needed for landscape care.
• Participate in soil and turf management practices.
• Perform maintenance, construction, and repair of park buildings, structures, and related public facilities.
• Assist with plumbing repairs and installation of irrigation systems.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for scheduled activities.
• Support City-sponsored events by assisting with setup of tents, tables, and chairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

Skills

Parks/grounds maintenance experience

Equipment operation experience

Valid Texas Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Bucket trucks

Chippers

Chain saws

Weed eaters

Welders

Graffiti removal equipment

Job description

The City of San Marcos is seeking a Parks/Facilities Worker to maintain parks, recreation facilities, and downtown areas. You will operate light to medium equipment, assist with park construction and renovations, and help with special event setup to support community programs.

Responsibilities include lawn care, debris removal, irrigation work, and field preparation. Candidates should have park maintenance experience and a valid Texas license, with strong teamwork and safety awareness.