Maintenance Worker - Park Services
Salary
$40,934.40 Annually
Location
Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028, TX
Job Type
Full Time Regular
Job Number
2026-57
Department
Parks and Recreation Services
Division
Park Services
Opening Date
06/26/2026
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Description
Under direct supervision, performs routine and repetitive tasks to maintain and beautify the parks, street medians, rights-of-way, facilities, athletic fields, and other properties of the Town.
Examples of Duties
- Operates commercial landscape and turf care equipment, to include: line trimmers, farm tractors, weed-eaters, augers, tillers, tree spades, chippers, stump grinders, welders, chain saws, vehicles, and other light to heavy equipment.
- Performs a variety of duties for trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., to include: planting, cultivating, pruning, removal, selection, shaping, fertilizing, treating for insects, watering, and mulching.
- Prepares flower beds, works in trenches and walks through brushy areas.
- Applies herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides under direct supervision of a licensed applicator; calibrates and maintains spraying systems.
- Interprets spray labels and maintains an inventory of prepared chemicals and applications.
- Collects and disposes of trash in mowing areas, right-of-way areas, median areas, and buildings of the Town.
- Installs and repairs irrigation systems, repairs leaks in control lines and piping, and repairs controllers; checks irrigation systems on a continuous schedule for control of proper operations and performs preventative repairs of irrigation heads and valves.
- Assembles, installs, maintains, and inspects playground and park equipment.
- Prepares and maintains athletic fields during seasonal periods, to include: mowing, marking foul lines, installing and removing goal posts, moving and inspecting bleachers and benches, and maintaining athletic equipment and supplies.
- Performs vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance to Town equipment and vehicles, to include washing, checking, and servicing.
- Assists in preparing for special events, programs, athletic tournaments, and Town functions.
- Works safely in close proximity to high-speed vehicle traffic along medians.
- Informs supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, and inquiries of the general public and work activities.
- Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
- Assists other coworkers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
- Must have a valid state-issued driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
Physical Abilities
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *
- Ability to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to work in trenches and tight or enclosed areas.
- Ability to walk through brushes and entangled areas.
- Ability to coordinate hands, feet, and eyes necessary to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities, to include: exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects, such as trimmers, mowers, tree limbs, and other equipment and supplies up to 100 lbs. several times per day; shoveling, crawling, bending, kneeling, and digging holes for several hours per day; climbing on and off equipment; and operating vibrating equipment.
- Ability to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; work in adverse environmental conditions, to include inclement weather, e.g., rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, and hazardous conditions including mechanical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Related commercial landscape, turf care, irrigation systems, equipment operation, and maintenance experience is preferred.
Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities
- General working knowledge of turf or lawn care.
- Skills in operating small equipment such as weed-eater, chain saw, lawn mower, and hand tools.
- Knowledge of safe handling of small power tools and equipment.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
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Regular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer:
Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage that includes doctor visits, prescriptions, specialist care, and hospital services. We offer two health plan options to suit your needs.
Dental Insurance: Coverage for routine check-ups, cleanings and other dental procedures.
Vision Insurance: Coverage for eye exams, glasses and contact lenses.
Wellness Program: Free access to the Town's Community Activity Center, participation in wellness challenges, and health resources to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Retirement & Financial Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): Upon retirement the Town matches retirement contributions 2:1 to help you save for retirement.
457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation: Voluntary contributions to help you save for retirement.
Disability Insurance: Long-term and optional short-term disability coverage in the case of illness or injury.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation: Paid vacation days each year to help you relax and recharge.
Sick: Paid sick days each year for illness or medical appointments.
Holidays: Paid time off for Town recognized holidays, such as New Year's Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and others.
Work - Life Balance:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health support, financial planning resources and other services for you and your dependents.
Compressed Work Schedule: Complete your full workweek in fewer than five days.
Flex Place Work: Work up to 90 days away from the worksite.
Flex-Time Work Schedule: Flexible arrival and departure times to complete a full workweek of hours.
For details, please contact the Human Resources Department at 972.874.6011 or hr@flowermound.gov.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
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Do you have a valid state-issued drivers license, and the driving record must comply with Town policy?
Required Question
Employer Town of Flower Mound
Address Town Hall
2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas, 75028
Phone 972-874-6011
Website http://www.flowermound.gov