Maintenance Worker - Parks

Maintenance Worker - Parks

Salary

$17.29 - $25.93 Hourly

Location

Senlac Service Center: 13333 Senlac, Farmers Branch, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01593

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Summary

Target Hiring Range: $19.45 - $21.61

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment may be responsible for maintenance and parks, landscaped grounds, playgrounds, facilities, special events, and/or construction projects.

Essential Job Functions

Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations. Performs special winter work projects. Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment. Sets up work zones as appropriate and ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times. Provides general maintenance support to special events.

Education and Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. 8th grade education and 5 years experience required in a similar field, OR high school diploma or GED equivalency

Over one year up to and including three years of experience is preferred.

Non CDL Applicants - Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.

CDL Applicants - Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words and to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses. Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.

Special Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends as needed. Subject to "stand by" duty.

CDL applicants - This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.

Non CDL applicants -This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Licenses and Certificates:

Must possess a valid Texas class "C" drivers license or higher with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.

Work Environment:

Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.

The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.

Benefits offered include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• TMRS Pension

• Empower Retirement

• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays

• 4-Day Work-Week

• For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!

• Tuition Reimbursement

Please visit our Benefits page for more information: https://farmersbranch.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• 8th Grade Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Which best describes your level of experience in parks maintenance?

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1-3 years
• Between 3-6 years
• Over 6 years

03

Are you able to work "on call" outside of normal working hours?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid class A or B drivers license?

• Class A
• Class B
• Neither

06

The citys driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years. Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Farmers Branch

Address 13000 William Dodson Pkwy

Farmers Branch, Texas, 75234

Phone 972.919.2555

Website http://www.farmersbranchtx.gov