Job Description

Posting number: 201802283

Department: PARD - Old Settlers Park

Job classification: PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER SR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

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.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of duties

• Performs daily rounds of facilities to pick up trash, empty cans, and inspect areas for damage/vandalism; checks facilities for plumbing, lights, etc.
• Maintains grounds by mowing, edging, trimming park areas and fields, watering, shaving infields, aerating and applying chemicals for weeds. Maintains facilities by repairing/replacing doors, gates, fences, minor repairs, and painting. Repairs playground structures and cleans trails.
• Performs irrigation checks and repairs.
• Cleans restrooms, driveways, and windows; power washes pavilions.
• Provides preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance of aquatic facilities and pool equipment; orders pool chemicals, ensures safe handling and storage of chemicals, interprets water chemistry tests; makes adjustments, as needed.
• Checks fluids in vehicles and maintains air pressure in tires; cleans vehicles, filters, and radiators.
• Completes and works on light/small construction projects.
• Completes and maintains all records as required by law; prepares and reconciles expense reports, and obtains bids and quotes for projects and supplies. Oversees work performed by contractors.
• Provides support for special events’ needs through preparation, assembly, and tear down of temporary lighting, utilities, structures, props, etc., including carpentry, electrical, painting, general services, and clean up.
• Performs preventive maintenance and electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, etc., work on facilities, parks, amenities, complexes, shelters, restrooms, etc.
• Provides skilled tasks in support of construction of new amenities and utilities in parks, including concrete work.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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