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Job description
Salary: $17.29 - $25.93 Hourly
Location : Senlac Service Center: 13333 Senlac, Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01593
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
Target Hiring Range: $19.45 - $21.61
The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment may be responsible for maintenance and parks, landscaped grounds, playgrounds, facilities, special events, and/or construction projects.
Essential Job Functions
Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations. Performs special winter work projects. Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment. Sets up work zones as appropriate and ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times. Provides general maintenance support to special events.
Education and Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. 8th grade education and 5 years experience required in a similar field, OR high school diploma or GED equivalency
Over one year up to and including three years of experience is preferred.
Non CDL Applicants - Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.
CDL Applicants - Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words and to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses. Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.
Special Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends as needed. Subject to "stand by" duty.
CDL applicants - This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.
Non CDL applicants -This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess a valid Texas class "C" driver's license or higher with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
Work Environment:
Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include: Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
TMRS Pension
Empower Retirement
Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
4-Day Work-Week For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!
Tuition Reimbursement
Please visit our Benefits page for more information:
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Which best describes your level of education? 8th Grade Education
High School Diploma or GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Which best describes your level of experience in parks maintenance? Less than 1 year
Between 1-3 years
Between 3-6 years
Over 6 years
03
Are you able to work "on call" outside of normal working hours? Yes
No
04
Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers' license? Yes
No
05
Do you currently possess a valid class A or B driver's license? Class A
Class B
Neither
06
The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years.Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years? Yes
No
07
Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee? Yes
No
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