Parks Maintenance Technician I

City of Forney

Parks Maintenance Technician I

SALARY

$18.36 - $22.26 Hourly

$1,469.13 - $1,780.77 Biweekly

$38,197.47 - $46,299.97 Annually

LOCATION

Parks/Recreation Dept - 241 S Farm to Market 548, Forney, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500239

DEPARTMENT

Parks & Recreation

OPENING DATE

08/19/2026

SALARY

$18.36 - $22.26 Hourly

$1,469.13 - $1,780.77 Biweekly

$38,197.47 - $46,299.97 Annually

LOCATION

Parks/Recreation Dept - 241 S Farm to Market 548, Forney, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500239

DEPARTMENT

Parks & Recreation

OPENING DATE

08/19/2026

Description

Are you ready to work outdoors and help keep our parks, athletic fields, trails, and public spaces safe, clean, and beautiful? The City of Forney is seeking a dependable and hardworking Parks Maintenance Technician I to join our Parks & Recreation team.

This position will perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in the construction, repair, and maintenance of park and open space facilities, structures, and grounds, and perform related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

_The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties._

• Performs a variety of duties which may include, litter removal and custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, assisting with special and holiday event setup and removal, and maintaining and repairing parks facilities and equipment.
• Irrigates, mows, weeds, and trims lawns and landscaped areas; plants, waters, and maintains various vegetation such as bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; trims and prune bushes.
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities; repairs and replaces irrigation systems; modifies irrigation schedules as necessary; clears debris from walkways, paths, and other parks/recreational facilities.
• Performs basic construction, carpentry, plumbing, and painting tasks; cleans and re-stocks bathroom facilities; properly disposes of brush trimmings, rubbish, paper, and trash; troubleshoots and makes minor electrical repairs to light fixtures, ballasts, outlets, and related equipment.
• Installs, inspects, and repairs playground equipment and other related parks/recreational equipment; refers to appropriate staff for further attention.
• Operates various equipment involved in the maintenance of parks, including mowers, light tractors with attachments, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and other tools and equipment.
• Identifies and resolves or reports hazards; maintains maintenance records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised.

* PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment.

Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted **in lieu of the official application form *****

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No experience required.

EmployerCity of Forney

Address

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

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Website

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401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Parks Maintenance Technician I Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

Less than High School completion

High School or GED equivalency

Technical or Community College attendance

Technical School completion

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Juris Doctorate

• QUESTION 2

Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)

• QUESTION 3

Indicate your level of experience in commercial landscaping, irrigation, and/or turf/athletic field maintenance.

No Experience

At least 2 years but less than 3 years

At least 3 years but less than 4 years

At least 4 years but less than 5 years

5 or more years

QUESTION 4 How many years of experience do you have in the operation of light and heavy equipment, machinery, tools, and vehicles related to parks and recreation facilities?

No Experience

Less than 2 years

• Required Question