Parks Maintenance Worker (Construction Worker) - City of Pearland, TX

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Parks Maintenance Worker (Construction Crew). The growing and vibrant City of Pearland, TX is looking for an energetic, personable individual with experience in park maintenance. If you have a passion for creating works of art using a variety of landscaping tools and love to see others admire your work while strolling through a well-maintained park and/or playing on a pristine ball field, this may be your opportunity to shine!

The Parks Maintenance Worker earns a competitive salary of $16.61-$17.28/hour, based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's 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.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of 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, just 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains parks and fields by trimming trees, mulching, installing and maintaining flower beds, leveling parks and fields, repairing fencing, cleaning and maintaining restrooms and 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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.