About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this Maintenance Worker II - Parks opportunity in lancaster, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Worker II – Parks
The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused professional to serve as Maintenance Worker II – Parks. This position helps maintain the grounds and landscape of City facilities, parks, and public spaces while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across the Parks division. Duties include grounds maintenance, facility support, equipment inspection, special event support, and assisting with work crew coordination on assigned job sites. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining City property, and can work effectively as part of a team while supporting daily park operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the Horticultural Technician in training Parks staff on procedures that support the efficient and safe completion of assigned work and projects
Serves as Crew Leader on designated job sites to assess team performance, efficiency, productivity, and the progress of assigned work
Assists the Parks Foreman with administrative tasks, special projects, and support of the department work team during large, simultaneous, or numerous projects
Ensures equipment maintenance and inspection are completed prior to use on job sites
Cuts lawns within City parks, facilities, and other designated areas
Trims and edges around sidewalks, flower beds, and walls
Prunes shrubs and trees to improve growth or remove damaged branches, leaves, and twigs
Applies fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and trees
Cleans grounds and removes litter
Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
Waters plants, shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas
Shovels snow and ice from City facility walkways and parking lots during inclement weather
Spreads salt on public passageways to help prevent ice buildup during inclement weather
Cleans and inspects City park restroom facilities and helps ensure rented facilities are in good repair
Maintains equipment, including washing, servicing, and inspecting equipment on a regular basis
Provides direct support for special events conducted at area parks as required
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or GED required; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
CDL Class B Driver License If you do not currently hold the above license, it must be obtained within one (1) year of your employment date.
The City of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement and more. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Worksite address
lancaster, TX, 75146, US
Who can apply
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