City of Mesquite

Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Mesquite  •  $15.75 - $19.68/hr  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2600312

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Park Services

Job classification: Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $19.68/hr. max (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of semi-skilled duties involved in the planting, care, and maintenance of park grounds; and to perform specialized projects as assigned.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a District Park Supervisor.

Examples of duties

  • All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Participate in a variety of plant maintenance and landscape duties including trimming trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, mowing and edging lawns, raking recreation areas, watering plants and trees, sweeping, and clearing fallen trees from the public paths and walkways.
  • Participate in a variety of park facilities maintenance duties and clearing debris from the parking lots.
  • Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Operate a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, and tractors; perform general maintenance duties including refueling, and lubricating parts; make minor adjustments as necessary.
  • Assist in park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
  • Pick up litter from grounds and empty trash containers throughout assigned parks.
  • Participate in the Urban Forestry Program; participate in citywide tree planting and various other tree programs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform special projects as assigned.
  • Maintain work, time and material records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) months of park maintenance or landscape experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Required overtime and weekends as needed.

City of Mesquite

About City of Mesquite

Mesquite is one of the largest cities in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region. City employees proudly serve the community with their Real. Texas. Service. With more than 1,000 employees, the city offers an array of municipal services and programs.

The Mesquite community is quintessentially Texas, offering everything from a rodeo at Mesquite Arena to symphony music at the Mesquite Arts Center, and lots in between. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas, Mesquite offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area, but with the friendly charm and value of small town hospitality. Mesquite's location is a tremendous attraction to employees, with easy access from IH-635, IH-20, IH-20, U.S. Hwy 80.

Founded in 1873, Mesquite originally developed as a depot stop for the Texas and Pacific railroad. Now Texas’ 18th largest city, more than 140,000 people call Mesquite home with affordable housing, award-winning recreation, an outstanding education system, plus a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Ranked seventh by SmartAsset in the top U.S. cities where millennials are buying homes, Mesquite’s location and home value make the area prime real estate for those looking to settle into authentic Texas living. The Town East Mall and the surrounding retail area, continues to be a major regional attraction.

Mesquite is ideally located with the four major highways connecting the city to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Also, Mesquite offers the Mesquite Metro Airport for corporate travelers, and Love Field is just 30 minutes away and DFW International Airport is a short 45-minute trip.

Discover more at www.cityofmesquite.com.

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