Parks Service Worker I

Throughout the recruitment process, candidates will have opportunities to learn about the Boerne Way and how our values shape the culture of our organization. We encourage applicants who are passionate about public service and committed to living these values to join our team. Together, we can make a meaningful and lasting impact on the City of Boerne and the community we are proud to serve.

Job Title:
Service Worker I

Department:
Parks & Recreation

Location:
City of Boerne, Texas
 
Salary Range:
$44,197.71 - $55,209.65 DOE

The Boerne Way At the City of Boerne, we are more than an organization—we are a team committed to serving our community with purpose, professionalism, and excellence. We seek individuals who not only possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job, but who also embody the values that define the Boerne Way. Our culture is built on five core values:

• Service – We are dedicated to serving our community and one another with professionalism, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Excellence – We strive for the highest standards in everything we do through continuous improvement, innovation, and quality service.
• Integrity – We act with honest, ethics, transparency, and accountability, earning the trust of our community and coworkers.
• Respect – We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and appreciation.
• Collaboration – We work together across departments and with our community to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional public service.

Job Description:
The Service Worker I will perform various manual labor tasks related to maintaining, cleaning, and improving parks, recreation areas, and other public spaces. This entry-level position is responsible for ensuring that parks, athletic fields, and grounds are kept in excellent condition to provide a safe, enjoyable, and clean environment for community members and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains city facilities and grounds by performing groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, planting grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulching using a variety of light to medium equipment, including hand tools, mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Performs construction, remodeling, repairs, and preventive maintenance on city facilities and grounds as needed. May assist other personnel with painting facilities and other items, such as restrooms, buildings, tables, and barrels.
• Assist with light carpentry, electrical, irrigation, and plumbing duties as needed.
• Assist in the maintenance, care, and routine repair of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreational facilities, including park equipment, benches, tables, and other assets, as well as the assembly of equipment.
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris from parks, trails, and public spaces.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including fixtures, floors, and mirrors. Also replenishes soap and paper goods. Cleans and maintains city facilities, park grounds, and pavilions.
• Assists with event setup and breakdown, including moving equipment and preparing park areas for public use. Set up tents, tables, and chairs for City-sponsored events and rentals as directed. 
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and report any hazards or maintenance issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Complete work orders and assignments through the city’s maintenance system.
• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors, answering questions and offering assistance as needed.
• Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials and equipment for assigned projects.
• May assist with concrete application and with form building.
• Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduation or its equivalent; or sufficient education to understand and follow instructions, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties
• Knowledge of : basic custodial and gardening techniques; light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. 
• Skill/Ability to: operate standard custodial, light equipment, and garden equipment safely; understand and follow instructions; work alone with minimum supervision; tolerate outside working conditions, including adverse weather conditions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Safety/Physical Requirements: Heavy. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, and using a force equal to ninety (90) pounds.
• Certifications & Licenses Required: Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and Work Zone Traffic Control/Qualified Flagger; or obtain within 12 months of employment.

Application Process:

1. Submit resume, cover letter, and application form. 
2. Initial phone/video screening interview.
3. In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
4. Skills assessment (if applicable).
5. Final interview and reference check.
6. Job offer to selected candidate.

Special Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 46.2% for dependents, medical only.)
• Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
• Vacation/ Sick paid days off
• Holidays Paid
• Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
• Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

Application Timeline:
The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!

City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.