About the Department
The Seasonal Staff in the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and readiness of the city's parks for public use. This role encompasses a wide range of duties, including landscape maintenance, equipment upkeep, splash pad operation, special event support, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Hours of Work: Hours will vary for business needs. Must be available weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and events. 750 Hours available.
Position Duties
- Maintain the city's parks and landscapes by mowing grass, weed eating, tree trimming, and picking up trash and debris.
- Clean and maintain park facilities and equipment, including restrooms and ancillary areas.
- Inspect and ensure the proper functioning of irrigation systems at Sportsplex, City Parks, and the Municipal Building.
- Operate various equipment for trail and turf maintenance, including tree trimming equipment, pole saws, chain saws, and more.
- Report unresolved building, water, electrical, and ground repairs to city departments.
- Notify the police department or Animal Control Officer of rule violations by park visitors.
- Occasionally oversee and train other PARD staff and community service workers.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with public officials, city staff, and the general public.
- Perform mechanical repairs on park and landscaping equipment.
- Help to repair play-scape equipment.
- Execute light carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting projects and repairs.
- Operate boom operating lift for holiday decorating and signage installation and removal.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage.
- Required to work during special events and holidays, which may include late nights, weekends, and inclement weather.
- May be assigned traffic and pedestrian control responsibilities.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Qualifications:
Valid and Current State of Texas Class “C” driver's license required
Other Qualifications
- Knowledge of general construction tools and equipment, as well as safe work practices.
- Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in construction and maintenance activities, including heavy manual labor.
- Capacity to operate various construction and maintenance equipment.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for event coverage.
- Effective organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of CPR.