Park Maintenance Specialist

Salary: $15.75 - $19.68 Hourly
Location : Service Center - 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600382
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Park Services
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 4:00 PM Central


GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $19.68/hr. max (Depending on qualifications)
To perform maintenance and litter control for park grounds; and to perform specialized projects as assigned.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a District Park Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Provide litter control for park grounds, which includes emptying 35-gallon trash cans.
3. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
4. Operate a variety of trucks and vehicles in the performance of work.
5. Assist in park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
6. Participate in debris removal following flooding and other forms of inclement weather.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Maintain work, time and material records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
None required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Overtime and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.


The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.


The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.


Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability


Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.


Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

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Indicate the level of experience you have in park maintenance and/or litter control?

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years' experience

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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