Parks Service Worker III

About the role

Works under the direction of the Crew Leader (Parks) in performing advanced manual labor and maintenance duties in the upkeep, development, and repair of city public areas, including parks, athletic fields, city buildings, and facilities. The position requires proficiency in operating various equipment and tools while adhering to safety standards. The Service Worker III will occasionally lead a small team to ensure Parks and Recreation facilities are maintained at the highest standard for community enjoyment and safety.

The City of Boerne’s culture is built on five core values – Service, Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration – which guide how employees serve the community and work together.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist personnel with striping and painting facilities (restrooms, ball fields, buildings, tables, barrels) using striping machines, sprayers, rollers, and brushes.
• Perform horticulture work with flowers, trees, and shrubs on city grounds.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, edging, trimming, planting grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulching using a variety of light‑to‑heavy equipment.
• Perform construction, remodeling, repairs, and preventive maintenance on city facilities, fences, recreation equipment, and grounds as needed.
• Perform light carpentry, electrical, irrigation, and plumbing duties as needed.
• Maintain parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and other recreational facilities.
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris from parks, trails, and public spaces.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, picnic areas, pavilions, and other park facilities, sanitizing fixtures, floors, mirrors, and replenishing soap and paper goods.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing park equipment, benches, tables, and other assets.
• Operate basic hand tools and small machinery such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other light equipment.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, moving equipment, setting up tents, tables, and chairs for City‑sponsored events and rentals.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and report any hazards or maintenance issues to crew leaders.
• Respond to work orders and assignments through the city’s request management system.
• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors, answering questions and offering assistance as needed.
• Load, transport, and unload materials and equipment for assigned projects.
• May assist with concrete application and form building.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs at parks and athletic fields, including equipment assembly.
• Conduct routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, making minor repairs as needed.
• Occasionally operate backhoes, tractors, bucket trucks, front‑end loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, or other light‑to‑heavy equipment.
• Maintain grounds using power equipment such as rotary mowers, tillers, aerifiers, blades, augers, rollers, broadcasters, and sprayers.
• Assist and lead crews in maintaining trees and brush, using chainsaws and other light equipment.
• Assist in construction and light carpentry, electrical, irrigation, and plumbing duties on facilities, buildings, and equipment.
• Inspect and service tractors, vehicles, and equipment on a routine basis, making minor repairs and adjustments.
• Assist in setting up traffic control devices to warn traffic of hazardous areas.
• Assist and may lead in training employees.
• Serve as essential emergency personnel when required.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of city parks and facilities, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of: Basic building, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repair; landscape management; arborist practices; work‑zone traffic control/qualified flagger; backhoe/front‑end loader operation; turf preparation; turfgrass ecology and management (short course).
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to work under general supervision, follow instructions, operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools, establish effective working relationships with co‑workers and the public, and tolerate outdoor conditions including adverse weather.
• Safety/Physical Requirements: Heavy physical demands; tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, and using a force equal to ninety (90) pounds.
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid Texas driver’s license; must possess or obtain within 12‑18 months one of the following: Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or Turfgrass Ecology & Management Certification, in addition to a Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 100% paid by the city for the employee; optional dependent coverage (city pays 46.2% for dependents, medical only).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with a 14% city contribution.
• Workers’ compensation insurance and 100% salary indemnity.

Pay

Salary Range: $51,139.09 – $63,929.22 DOE