Salary : $42,473.60 - $62,358.40 Annually
Location : University Park, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Regular Employee
Job Number: UP00313
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 03/13/2025

Summary
Performs routine maintenance work in parks and city owned property to include general grounds maintenance, athletic fields and small construction projects. Mows, edges and clears turf areas. Trims and prunes damaged limbs and trees. Weeds all shrubs, planting beds and play areas. Removes litter, debris and other materials from parks, creeks and ponds. Inspects park facilities for damage such as picnic tables, grills, benches and play equipment. Cleans walks and play areas. Maintains records of work performed and reports needed repairs to the appropriate employee. May assist with construction projects, solid waste removal, pesticide application and color bed planting and maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Duties

Mows, edges and clears turf areas. Trims hedges and prunes damaged limbs and trees.
Remove trash, debris, and other materials from creeks and ponds.
Inspects park facilities for damage such as picnic tables, grills, benches and play equipment.
Cleans walks and play areas.
May assist with construction projects, solid waste removal, pesticide application and color bed planting and maintenance.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

One to three years of experience maintaining park facilities and grounds.
One to two year tree maintenance experience (e.g. pruning, trimming, planting, and removal of trees) and/or one to two year experience maintaining plant material and working in parks maintenance preferred.
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

Ability to effectively communicate with other employees and citizens.
Ability to read and understand work orders and equipment manuals.
Ability to measure and mix chemicals.
Skill in the operation of hand tools and equipment such as mowers, tractors, gas powered trimmers, saws and other gardening and maintenance tools.
Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites.
Employee will work in extreme temperatures bending, lifting, and moving pieces of equipment in order to complete work or make repairs.
Employee will be exposed to chemicals while maintaining parks and rights-of-ways.
Work hours will be as follows: Full-Time: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Eligible University Park employee benefits include, but are not limited to:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life, AD&D and Long-term Disability insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Retirement benefits
457 Deferred Compensation accounts
Accrued paid vacation and sick leave time
Paid holidays
Employee tuition reimbursement
Higher education learning partnerships for employees and their dependents
Travel assistance
Free employee assistance program
Identity theft protection services

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