Operates various types of light and medium equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of City parks; 29+ city facilities; performs various types of grounds and facility maintenance tasks; assists in the construction and/or renovation of park structures; provides assistance in maintaining athletic fields; provides assistance in maintaining 1699+ acres of park spaces; provides assistance in maintaining designated downtown facilities; assists in the setup of special events; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

Essential Functions

Conducts routine grounds maintenance work:

• Mows and maintains lawns and/or other turf areas.
• Removes and disposes of trash and debris from grounds.
• Cleans and maintains public restroom facilities.

Operates various types of light and medium maintenance, construction, and/or repair equipment including but not limited to line mowers, gang mowers, tractors, bucket truck, chipper, graffiti blaster, aerator; utilizes chain saws, weed eaters, welders, and other power tools.

Performs gardening/landscape application to include pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer.

Participates in soil and turf management.

Performs maintenance, construction, and repair of park buildings, structures, and related public facilities.

Provides assistance in the construction and/or renovation of park space.

Performs plumbing repairs; assists in installing irrigation systems.

Participates in preparing and maintaining athletic fields.

Assists in setting up tents, tables, and chairs for City-sponsored special events.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.


Decision Making

• This position works under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Three (3) years parks/grounds maintenance and/or other related experience (construction or repair) is required.
• Three (3) years operating light to medium equipment is required.
• Valid Texas Driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Class B CDL is preferred.