Parks Maintenance Worker

Job TitleIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Carries out maintenance of park grounds and facilities, including mowing and weed eating grass, cutting and trimming trees, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning swimming pools, special events, ball field maintenance, landscaping, painting, dirt work, graffiti removal and trash pick-up.Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume.This position requires availability to work on weekends as part of the regular schedule. Shifts can vary depending on needs and location.Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Mows and weed eats grass at city parks and medians.Trims and cuts treesCleans restrooms at parks and cleans the community center.Performs routine repairs on equipment in the park.Picks up litter in the parks and other city facilities.Performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and procedures.Actively participates in monthly safety meetings.Promptly reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken/damaged equipment/property to their immediate supervisor. Reports or corrects all unsafe practices or conditions they observe to their immediate supervisor.May apply pesticides.Performs such other duties as may be assigned to assist with special events, etc.Serves in extension of current duties as required for emergency management, particularly in the areas of shelter, debris removal, and recovery.Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.Minimum qualifications:Education, Training and Experience GuidelinesHigh school graduate and or its equivalent. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Knowledge of:Knowledge of light machinery operation and safety procedures.Knowledge of CPR.Skill in:Ability to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, plumbing, equipment safety, chemical safety and maintenance, horticulture, playground safety, tractors, mowers, and irrigation.Reads and comprehends warning labels and road signs.Playground safety, reports, vandalism reports.Measures and mixes cleaning agents.Follows instructions on use of chemicals, and park safety procedures (playground & equipment).Licenses and certification requirementsValid Class "C" Texas driver's license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.Commercial Driver's license preferred (or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment)Pesticide Application License preferred.CPR and First Aid preferred.Physical demands and working environmentStanding, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.Exposure to weather, vibrations, noise from equipment, hazardous chemicals.Hiring Range: $17.49 to $21.91, hourly.