Maintenance Worker

Job OpportunityEmployer: City of CleburneSalary: $19.71 HourlyLocation: 10 North Robinson Street, Cleburne, TX 76031Closing Date: ContinuousCompensation: $17.91/hr Position open until filled.To apply, click hereTo read the full job description, click hereBrief DescriptionThis is a non-supervisory position. Primary responsibilities are to efficiently and effectively conduct maintenance operations in parks and recreation facilities, City properties and other areas of Parks and Recreation maintenance responsibility. Duties will include (but are not limited to) operating machinery, trash removal, minor repairs, routine maintenance and assisting other staff.This is a temporary position ranging from 3-6 months with no minimum number of hours guaranteed; no leave or retirement benefits will be offered.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to work alone at night and/or weekends maintaining and policing all activities at City facilitiesAbility to perform mowing operations with wide area, zero turn rotary, or reel type mowing equipmentAbility to complete mechanical or manual edging practices on baseball infield and sidewalk areasAbility to mechanically or manually distribute infield materials on baseball infieldsSafety practices and principles related to the use of hand and power tools and water line maintenanceKnowledge of the safe and proper operation of equipment including safety standards to prevent hazardsKnowledge of the safe and proper operation of motor vehicles including provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle CodeSufficient skills to service and make minor repairs on equipmentSufficient knowledge of technical skills related to the work of maintenanceSufficient knowledge of plant careEducation and ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalent preferred; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Certificates and Licenses RequiredA Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving recordEnvironmental Factors and Safety HazardsPrimarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months.Tools and Equipment UsedVarious mowing equipment, tree trimming tools, chainsaw, string trimmer, shovel, pruning shears, wheelbarrow, tamper, post driver, air tools, agricultural-type tractor, a gator-type four-wheel vehicle, and various other tools needed to complete daily tasks.