Senior Maintenance Worker - Horticulture

Senior Maintenance Worker - Horticulture

Salary

$17.82 - $23.49 Hourly

Location

Park Maintenance, Skyline Drive, Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00138

Department

Parks, Arts & Recreation

Division

Maintenance Operations

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Were looking for a Senior Maintenance Worker to maintain the interior and exterior of City facilities and grounds. In this important role, youll handle routine maintenance for buildings and landscapes, support other divisions as needed, and interact with City staff and residents. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the spaces that serve our community!

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 lifting up to 20 pounds on occasion.

• Maintains the interior of facilities by painting walls; vacuuming and cleaning carpets; buffing and mopping floors; moving and assembling furniture; dusting and polishing furniture; removing trash; and replacing interior lights.

• Maintains the exterior of facilities by sweeping sidewalks; using the pressure washer to clean outside walls and sidewalks; removing litter, debris, and trash; mowing lawns; replacing exterior lights; and removing graffiti.

• Maintains grounds by picking up litter; cleaning and repairing restrooms; emptying trash barrels; maintaining athletic fields; mowing grass; trimming trees; planting shrubs and flowers; and maintaining turf.

• Provides customer service to the public by providing information as requested; and ensuring the security of guests.

• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience.

• Licenses: Valid Drivers License required.

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

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

In what area of maintenance and renovation do you have experience? Mark all that apply

• Minor building repairs
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Locksmithing
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance
• Other
• No experience

04

How many years of experience do you have in landscaping or horticulture?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One year less than two years
• Two years less than three years
• Three years less than four years
• Over 4 years of experience

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