Parks Equipment Operator I

Job Title : Parks And Recreation Field Worker

Employer : City of Deer Park

Salary : $21.04 Hourly

Location : Deer Park, TX

Job Type : Field

Job Number : 01104

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 05 / 13 / 2025

General Purpose

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks, open spaces, grounds, turf and related facilities.

Supervision

Works under the immediate supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor. Supervision Exercised : None

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Mows and maintains park and open space areas; mows lawns; weeds; cleans and maintains courts and appurtenances; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads. Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of drinking fountains and restrooms. Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces outdoor tables and slabs. Performs minor unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance of open space structures such as restrooms, shelters, maintenance sheds, etc. by performing custodial, maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work. Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment. Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces. Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems. Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, washers, and other listed equipment as needed. Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises. Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed. Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs, prepares facilities for program use. Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, such as soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball. Assists in the construction of new open space facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work. Keeps records of work completed.

Peripheral Duties

Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including : change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs. Drags ball fields; lies fields for games. Performs backup duties for related positions, as assigned. Assists in the maintenance of swimming pools. Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

(A) Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : (A) Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; Some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions. (B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. (C) Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; Ability to communicate orally and in writing. (D) Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.