Parks Maintenance Worker

Overview

The City of Pearland, TX is looking for two (2) energetic, personable individuals with experience in park maintenance. If you have a passion for creating works of art using landscaping tools and enjoy well-maintained parks, fields, this may be your opportunity to shine!

Salary and benefits: The City’s Park Maintenance earns a competitive hourly wage of $17.10-$18.15 based on qualifications and experience. The city pays all premiums for dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. The retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) has a 2:1 employer match. Other benefits include life insurance, disability, access to the recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform maintenance and construction duties. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

• Maintains parks and fields by trimming trees, mulching, installing and maintaining flower beds, leveling parks and fields, repairing fencing, cleaning and maintaining restrooms, removing trash, planting and fertilizing seeds and grass, and chemical weed killing.
• Repairs and maintains equipment such as mowers, tractors, weed eaters, trimmers, chainsaws, and trailers.
• Clean and maintain shop area.
• Assists Special Events in setup, teardown and during events.
• Assists the recreation department with furniture moving.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Serves as "essential personnel" and is required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any natural or man-made disaster, or any other event the Park Superintendent, the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or City Manager deem necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience in a related field, preferred.
• Experience working in ball field maintenance is preferred.
• Valid, Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Salary: $17.10 - $18.15

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