Temporary - Maintenance Worker - Parks

City of Cleburne; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne is seeking a Parks Maintenance worker to perform maintenance tasks in City parks and facilities. The role involves operating mowing equipment, basic repairs, trash removal, and assisting staff as needed.

This is a temporary, non-supervisory position ranging from 3–6 months with no guaranteed hours, and no leave or retirement benefits offered. Work is primarily outdoors, with exposure to heat and cold and night/weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to work alone at night and/or weekends maintaining and policing all activities at City facilities.
• Must be able to operate mowing equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety practices for hand and power tools and water line maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and perform maintenance tasks in parks and recreation facilities.
• Mow using wide area, zero-turn, or reel-type equipment.
• Edge infields and sidewalks, distribute infield materials.
• Assist staff; follow safety protocols and traffic laws.
• Work outdoors with exposure to heat and cold; wear protective gear.

Skills

Night shift work

Operate mowing equipment

Edging operations

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation knowledge

Plant care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/Training equivalency

Tools

Mowing equipment

Chainsaw

String trimmer

Shovel

Wheelbarrow

Tamper

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.