Parks Maintenance Worker - Temporary
Salary
$16.53 - $19.91 Hourly
Location
Parks and Recreation Department, Round Rock, TX
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
201802304
Department
PARD - Forestry
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Description
Under general supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker maintains parks including open spaces, athletic fields, facilities, and provides Brush Recycling Center support. Work involves assisting in the recycling center and performing various duties to support special events.
This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 3 months.
Work hours as follows: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Occasional weekend and holidays may be required.
Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.
Examples of Duties
- Maintains grounds by mowing, edging, and trimming park areas; removes weeds and trims flower beds; performs irrigation checks and repairs; replaces fences; repairs playground structures and cleans trails.
- Maintains athletic fields by trimming fields; ensures proper watering; sets bases and shaves infields; aerates and applies chemicals for weeds and pests
- Performs daily rounds of facilities to pick up trash, empty cans and inspect areas for damage/vandalism.
- Maintains facilities including painting/repairing/replacing.
- Provide maintenance and repair for facilities and park amenities, shelters, buildings, playgrounds, etc. May maintain yard facility by repairing doors, gates, fence and minor repairs; washes windows; clean off driveways; clean and organize; present a proper driveway.
- Assists in the recycling center by performing customer service duties.
- Pushes brush into grinder; loads mulch into compactors; moves mulch from underneath; throws lumber in dumpster.
- Completes paperwork associated with customer service and revenue. Handles money for brush drop off and mulch sale charges at BRC.
- Operates heavy equipment, including a tub grinder and front end loader, to process and grind mulch.
- Cleans restrooms, driveways, power washes pavilions, cleans windows
- Maintains and completes minor repairs of heavy equipment to keep them safe and operational. Check fluids in the vehicle when necessary; maintains air pressure in tires; cleans filters, radiators, and vehicles.
- Supports all tree planting.
- Assists with annual Christmas tree recycling and seedling giveaway.
- Assists in tree cleanup work after storms.
- Supports special events by setting up, tearing down and other miscellaneous duties.
Experience and Training
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Six (6) months experience in general labor.
Certificates and Licenses Required
- Current Texas Class C driver license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
- May require additional certification or licenses depending on assigned area.
None
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
02
Which of the following best describes your experience in maintenance or general labor?
- Less than six (6) months
- At least six (6) months, but less than one (1) year
- At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years.
- At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years.
- At least three (3) years, but less than four (4) years.
- Four (4) years or more.
03
Do you possess a valid Texas Drivers License?
- Yes
- No, but ABLE to obtain prior to employment.
- No, I am ineligible for a drivers license.
Required Question
Employer City of Round Rock
Address 231 E. Main Street
Suite 100
Round Rock, Texas, 78664
Phone 512-218-5490
Website http://www.roundrocktexas.gov