Temporary - Maintenance Worker - Sports Complex

Gulfshoresal; Cleburne (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is hiring a non-supervisory Parks and Recreation Maintenance worker in Texas. The role performs maintenance in parks and city facilities, operates mowing and other equipment, removes trash, and assists staff with routine tasks. It is a 3–6 month temporary assignment with no leave or retirement benefits.

Compensation is $17.91/hr. The position requires occasional night and weekend work. Education: high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to work alone at night and weekends maintaining city facilities.
• Knowledge of safe operation of mowing and maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowing equipment and perform lawn maintenance tasks.
• Remove trash and assist with routine repairs and maintenance.
• Assist staff and support maintenance operations across parks and city properties.
• Follow safety practices when handling tools and equipment.

Skills

Night/weekend work

Mowing operations

Edge maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Minor repairs

Plant care basics

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Mowers

Chainsaw

Trimmer

Wheelbarrow

Post driver

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.