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Job Description
Join Our Team as a Part-Time Parks Maintenance Technician I
Are you passionate about working outdoors and making a meaningful impact in your community? Do you take pride in keeping public spaces beautiful and safe for everyone to enjoy? If so, we want you to join our Parks and Recreation team!
We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Parks Maintenance Technician I (Part-Time) to help maintain and improve the city's parks, trails, and recreational facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, outdoor environment while contributing to the beauty and functionality of our city’s park system.
Position Overview
As a Parks Maintenance Technician I, you will perform essential maintenance and repair duties to ensure our parks and recreational facilities remain clean, safe, and inviting for the community. Your work will directly contribute to the enjoyment and well-being of residents and visitors alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment to maintain athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, shelters, pavilions, boardwalks, and bridges.
- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides while maintaining proper records and equipment.
- Maintain and repair irrigation systems and wells.
- Install and maintain flowerbeds and gardens.
- Perform general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
- Conduct safety inspections of park grounds and equipment.
- Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with department safety policies and procedures.
- Support city special events and work on a rotating schedule, including holidays and weekends.
What We’re Looking For
- Knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance best practices.
- Ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least one to two years of experience in a similar role or apprenticeship.
- Ability to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license for the type of equipment operated.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Frequent lifting of light and heavy objects.
- Climbing ladders and using tools with high dexterity.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, including cold, heat, noise, dust, and machinery.
- Use of protective gear, such as gloves, masks, and goggles.
Why Join Us?
- Make a direct impact on the community.
- Work with a supportive and dedicated team.
- Flexible part-time schedule.
- Opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
If you’re passionate about working with your hands and making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you! Click [Apply Now] to join our team and help keep our city’s parks and recreation areas in top condition.
Be part of something bigger — help make our parks a place where memories are made.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Rockport
Show moreRockport is known for its endless recreational possibilities and mild weather. Ranked in The 100 Best Small Art Towns of America, and recognized among the top retirements spots in the nation by America's Best Places to Retire.
As the City’s Human Resources Department, we partner with all City Departments in providing professional human resource services. Staff works with employees through the pre-employment, employment, and retirement processes. All job openings are posted on the city’s website, and in the newspaper. Applications will be taken only for positions that are open. The City of Rockport is an EOE/ADA employer.
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