City of Mesquite

Park Maintenance Specialist

City of Mesquite  •  $15.75 - $19.68/hr  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2600382

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Park Services

Job classification: Park Maintenance Specialist

Posting type: Open

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

Summary

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

To perform maintenance and litter control for 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

  1. 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.
  2. Provide litter control for park grounds, which includes emptying 35-gallon trash cans.
  3. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
  4. Operate a variety of trucks and vehicles in the performance of work.
  5. 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.
  6. Participate in debris removal following flooding and other forms of inclement weather.

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

None required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Overtime and weekends as needed.

Supplemental information

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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