Job Details

Under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor or designee, the duties to be performed include, but not limited to, the following essential job functions:

• Mows, edges, trims hedges and prunes damaged limbs and trees;
• weeds all shrubs, planting beds and play areas;
• picks up trash and scattered debris prior to mowing;
• inspects park facilities for damage, such as picnic tables, grills, benches and play equipment;
• cleans walk and play areas;
• empties trash receptacles
• Works with other departments when need arises
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum, Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid Texas Drivers License, Class B CDL preferred
• Six (6) months to one (1) year prior experience maintaining park facilities and grounds preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand work orders and equipment manuals
• Ability to measure and mix chemicals
• Skill in the operation of hand tools and power equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing
• Walking
• Kneeling
• Hand/grip strength
• Arms & hands dexterity
• Crouching/stooping
• Twisting upper body
• Climbing, reaching and pulling overhead
• Pushing, pulling and twisting in operation of parks maintenance equipment up to 100 lbs.
• operating riding lawn mower, hand and foot controls
• Employee must work in seasonal temperatures and conditions year around
• Employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards while performing job functions and while repairing vehicles and equipment
• Operating grounds-keeping equipment
• Seeing objects/persons at a distance
• Hearing difference among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns. etc.

Special Requirements

Ability to work outside in all temperature extremes. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. in a safe manner. May be required to respond to after hours emergencies.

Miscellaneous Information

Applications may be hand delivered (Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM) or mailed to the Human Resource Department, 702 N. Hwy 175 Seagoville, Tx 75159 or sent by email to ...@seagoville.us