Temporary - Maintenance Worker - Parks

Gfoat; Cleburne (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Texas is seeking a non-supervisory maintenance worker to support parks and recreation facilities. The role involves operating machinery, trash removal, minor repairs, routine maintenance, and assisting other staff.

This is a temporary 3–6 month position with no guaranteed hours and no leave or retirement benefits; night and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work alone at night and on weekends.
• Experience operating mowing and maintenance equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class C Texas driver license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance operations in parks and City facilities.
• Operate mowing equipment and perform turf maintenance.
• Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Night shifts

Mowing operations

Edging and infields

Equipment maintenance

Safety practices

Power tools safety

Vehicle operation safety

Plant care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowing equipment

Chainsaw

String trimmer

Post driver

Air tools

Agricultural tractor

Job description

Compensation - $17.91/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This is a non-supervisory position. Primary responsibilities are to efficiently and effectively conduct maintenance operations in parks and recreation facilities, City properties and other areas of Parks and Recreation maintenance responsibility. Duties will include (but are not limited to) operating machinery, trash removal, minor repairs, routine maintenance and assisting other staff.

This is a temporary position ranging from 3-6 months with no minimum number of hours guaranteed; no leave or retirement benefits will be offered.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work alone at night and/or weekends maintaining and policing all activities at City facilities
• Ability to perform mowing operations with wide area, zero turn rotary, or reel type mowing equipment
• Ability to complete mechanical or manual edging practices on baseball infield and sidewalk areas
• Ability to mechanically or manually distribute infield materials on baseball infields
• Safety practices and principles related to the use of hand and power tools and water line maintenance
• Knowledge of the safe and proper operation of equipment including safety standards to prevent hazards
• Knowledge of the safe and proper operation of motor vehicles including provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code
• Sufficient skills to service and make minor repairs on equipment
• Sufficient knowledge of technical skills related to the work of maintenance
• Sufficient knowledge of plant care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent preferred; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Various mowing equipment, tree trimming tools, chainsaw, string trimmer, shovel, pruning shears, wheelbarrow, tamper, post driver, air tools, agricultural-type tractor, a gator-type four-wheel vehicle, and various other tools needed to complete daily tasks.