Ce- Parks Maintenance Worker

Help Keep Coppell Beautiful

The City of Coppell is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our Parks Maintenance Team as a Parks Maintenance Worker I. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and taking pride in maintaining the parks and public spaces our community enjoys every day. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help care for sports fields, playgrounds, parks, and City facilities while working as part of a supportive team that values service, safety, and community connection.

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Regular attendance and an excellent work ethic are essential job functions to serve our community. Employment duties are routinely performed Monday - Friday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm), with additional overtime hours as needed.

This opportunity is non‑exempt and on Pay Grade #4. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

• Min $18.26 ($37,972)
• Mid $22.23 ($46,507)
• Max $26.46 ($55,041)

This is our anticipated timeline and is subject to change.

• January 2‑January 18: Accepting Applications
• January 19‑23: Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings
• January 26‑30: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a DISC Assessment and Panel Interview
• February 2‑6:
  Interview Experience

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972‑304‑3699.

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Equivalent
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License with a good driving record.
• No experience required

• Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, mechanical and small engine repairs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.

This role requires heavy physical labor performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employees regularly lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials, operate machinery, and work in noisy environments. Physical stamina, attention to safety, and adaptability are essential.

After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, our department has experienced explosive growth of our parks and trails system, and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues and services.

We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation. In January 2023 we became Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflects our desire to reimagine the way we serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future. Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community.

Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility:

• Facilities
  • The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)
  • Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center
  • Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs
  • Cozby Library & Community Commons
  • Biodiversity Education Center
  • Coppell Arts Center
  • Rolling Oaks Memorial Center
• Park Operations
  • Parks, playgrounds, and trails
  • Ball fields and medians
• Community Engagement
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Special Events
  • Coppell Community Garden
  • Coppell Farmers Market
• Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks)
• Adult Athletics

to learn more about the City of Coppell Community Experiences Department.