Trail & Park Grounds Specialist — Build & Maintain Trails

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin Parks and Recreation seeks a Parks Grounds Specialist to maintain Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park's hike/bike trails and grounds. You will perform maintenance tasks, operate equipment, and handle minor repairs, ensuring safety and quality across park facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in grounds work, a Tx Driver License, and can travel between locations. The role is a fulltime, on-site position with regular hours and potential after-hours shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Two years in grounds keeping or general labor; at least one year in the specialization.
• May substitute experience for education up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate department equipment and power tools.
• Address safety deficits and conduct inspections.
• Assist the public with questions and concerns.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Concrete work

Job description

City of Austin Parks and Recreation seeks a Parks Grounds Specialist to maintain Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park's hike/bike trails and grounds. You will perform maintenance tasks, operate equipment, and handle minor repairs, ensuring safety and quality across park facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in grounds work, a Tx Driver License, and can travel between locations. The role is a fulltime, on-site position with regular hours and potential after-hours shifts.