Service Worker I (Parks Maintenance)

City of Seguin; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Seguin seeks a Service Worker for Parks Maintenance to support upkeep of parks, facilities, athletic complexes, event spaces, and right-of-ways. You will operate basic equipment and assist with irrigation, repairs, and routine maintenance.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 85 pounds, and a Texas Class C driver’s license. Weekend and night shifts for city events are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 85 pounds and perform outdoor work.
• Texas Class C driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Mow, weed eat, fertilize park areas and facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance on irrigation systems and equipment.
• Clean and maintain restrooms and common areas; assist with event setup.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Weed Eaters

Leaf Blower

Chainsaw

Job description

• Position Type: Service/Maintenance/ Service Worker - Parks
• Location: City of Seguin

Job Description: SERVICE WORKER - (PARKS MAINTENANCE)

Assists with maintenance of city public areas, including, but not limited to, parks, city facilities, athleticcomplexes, event complex, fairgrounds,and right-of -ways.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Mows, weed eats, and fertilizes park areas, city facilities, athletic fields, event complex, fairgrounds; picks up trash and debris; rakes, drags, and rebuilds sand and clay surfaces; waters athletic fields and volleyball courts; cleans and maintains athletic complex, volleyball courts; event complex, fairgrounds and performs routine maintenance and repairs on irrigation systems;

Maintains, plants, and/or trims grass, trees, and brush; will include use of chainsaw and/or other light equipmentas required andinstructed(i.e. mowers, weed eaters,leaf blower,etc.);

Checks oil, water, fuel, tires and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle/equipment is in proper working condition;

Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects;

Performs minor repairs on equipment;

Assists with cleaning of right-of-ways;

Cleans and maintains restrooms;

Installs and repairs fences;

Assists with concrete application and with form building for same;

Assists with event set-up and breakdown (i.e. central park);

Drives a truck in absence of truck driver;

Assists with upkeep of city cemetery;

Assists with city float maintenance;

Performs light carpentry and/or plumbing duties;

Observes all safety rules and procedures; and

Other Important Duties

The schedule for this position includes working weekends on a regular, ongoing basis, along with nights and City-related special events, including City holidays such as July 4.

Performs such other duties as may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the safe operation ofequipment used and of the provisions to the Texas Motor Vehicles Code relating to the operation of light and heavy motorized equipment.

Physical Ability to: lift and maneuver up to 85 pounds (i.e. construction materials, pipe, bags of concrete, etc.); climb and maintain balance on ladder; do repetitive bending and kneeling; and perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to: understand and follow written and oral instructions; operate, and/or ability to learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers; and maintain Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record. Occasionally requires assisting the team with physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 85lbs., climbing ladders, repetitive bending/kneeling, and working outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school diploma, or its equivalent. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

State of Texas Class C driver's license.

• Starting Salary: $17.85/hour
• Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
• The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.