Full Time Lead Maintenance Worker - Parks
Salary
$17.82 - $25.47 Hourly
Location
Park Maintenance, Skyline Drive, Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00140
Department
Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division
Maintenance Operations
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
7/3/2026 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
Full Time Lead Maintenance Worker - Parks
The purpose of this position is to maintain City buildings and grounds in order to ensure a safe environment. This is accomplished by performing maintenance duties; supervising personnel; and completing administrative duties. Other duties include assisting with new construction projects; operating and maintaining equipment; and maintaining supplies.
Essential Job Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
This position has responsibilities that require exerting up to 100 pounds on occasion.
Performs maintenance duties by completing electrical, carpentry, plumbing, grounds, and mechanical repairs; welding broken items and fabricating new pieces; troubleshooting maintenance issues; replacing inadequate flooring; changing or repairing parts for the lighting system, doors, windows and cabinets; painting interior and exterior walls; mowing and edging lawns; maintaining flower beds; spraying various chemicals and herbicides; trimming trees; weed eating lawns; and maintaining litter receptacles.
Supervises personnel by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; assisting employees to correct deficiencies; and providing training as needed.
Completes administrative duties by answering phone calls; completing various reports and paperwork; and writing correspondences and work orders.
Assists with new construction projects and special events by overseeing and assisting with the remodel of offices, restrooms, roofing, concrete, sheetrock, painting, and plumbing; installing pole and gate barricades; preparing grounds; setting up and tearing down tents; inspecting sites for hazards; installing decorations; and completing post-event clean up.
Operates and maintains equipment by operating front-end loader, back hoe, dump truck, mowers, water truck, and trailer; monitoring fluid levels and tire pressure; checking belts and lights; changing and sharpening blades; and inspecting, lubricating and washing equipment.
Maintains supplies by taking inventory; reviewing supply requests; allocating supplies to personnel; ordering supplies from vendors; and unloading supplies as they arrive.
Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a related area of work.
Licenses: Depending on assignment, Valid Texas Class C Drivers License, or Valid Texas Class B Drivers License.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
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What is the highest level of Education obtained?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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In what area of maintenance do you have experience?
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How many years of maintenance experience do you have?
Required Question
Employer City of Grand Prairie
Address 300 W. Main Street
Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
Phone 972-237-8192
Website http://www.gptx.org