Parks Maintenance Worker Senior

Description

Under general supervision, this position maintains parks and aquatic facilities, including open space, athletic fields, and facilities; assists and performs various duties to support special events.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds of facilities to pick up trash, empty cans, and inspect areas for damage or vandalism; check facilities for plumbing, lights, etc.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, edging, trimming park areas and fields, watering, shaving infields, aerating, and applying chemicals for weeds.
• Maintain facilities by repairing/replacing doors, gates, fences, performing minor repairs, and painting.
• Repair playground structures and clean trails.
• Perform irrigation checks and repairs.
• Clean restrooms, driveways, and windows; power wash pavilions.
• Provide preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance of aquatic facilities and pool equipment; order pool chemicals, ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals, interpret water chemistry tests, and make adjustments as needed.
• Check fluids in vehicles and maintain air pressure in tires; clean vehicles, filters, and radiators.
• Complete and work on light/small construction projects.
• Complete and maintain all records as required by law; prepare and reconcile expense reports; obtain bids and quotes for projects and supplies.
• Oversee work performed by contractors.
• Provide support for special events through preparation, assembly, and tear‑down of temporary lighting, utilities, structures, props, etc., including carpentry, electrical, painting, general services, and clean‑up.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, etc., work on facilities, parks, amenities, complexes, shelters, restrooms, etc.
• Provide skilled tasks in support of construction of new amenities and utilities in parks, including concrete work.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of experience in general labor/maintenance work.
• Proven leadership skills are preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Texas Class C driver’s license is required.
• Depending on assigned division, job‑specific certifications and licenses may be required.
• This position may require a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Federal law requires all CDL holders to register with the USDOT Clearinghouse before operating a commercial vehicle; the employee will be required to enroll in the clearinghouse and sign a consent form allowing the City to run a name check as a condition of employment.