Senior Maintenance Worker - Park Services

Senior Maintenance Worker - Park Services

Salary

$42,390.40 Annually

Location

Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028, TX

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

2026-54

Department

Parks and Recreation Services

Division

Park Services - Tree Farm at Green Acres

Opening Date

06/10/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Under direct supervision, performs routine and repetitive tasks to maintain and beautify parks, street medians, rights-of-way, facilities, athletic fields, and other Town-owned properties.

Examples of Duties

• Operates commercial landscape and turf care equipment including line trimmers, tractors, augers, tillers, tree spades, chippers, stump grinders, welders, chain saws, vehicles, and other light to heavy equipment.
• Plants, cultivates, prunes, and removes trees, shrubs, and flowers; fertilizes, shapes, waters, mulches, and treats vegetation for insects and disease.
• Applies herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides under the supervision of a licensed applicator; calibrates and maintains spray equipment; interprets labels; and maintains chemical inventory and application logs.
• Collects and disposes of trash in mowing areas, medians, rights-of-way, and Town facilities.
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems, including leaks in control lines and piping, controllers, and irrigation heads and valves; performs continuous system checks for proper operation.
• Assembles, installs, maintains, and inspects playground and park equipment.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including washing, checking, and servicing.
• Assists in preparing for special events, athletic tournaments, programs, and Town functions.
• Prepares flower beds; works in trenches and confined areas; navigates brush or overgrown creek areas.
• Works safely near high-speed traffic along medians.
• Assists the Crew Leader in directing and leading work crews, as assigned.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields, including mowing, marking foul lines, installing/removing goal posts, relocating bleachers and benches, and maintaining athletic equipment.
• Adheres to personnel, safety, and departmental policies and procedures; informs supervisor of hazards, issues, and public inquiries.
• May work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Must have valid driver's license. Driving record must comply with Town policy.
• One (1) year of experience in commercial landscaping, turf care, irrigation systems, equipment operation, or maintenance is required.

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.*

• Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, and hear.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities, including exerting up to 100 lbs. of force; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy equipment (mowers, trimmers, tree limbs, supplies) multiple times per day.
• Must be able to shovel, crawl, bend, kneel, dig holes for extended periods, climb on and off equipment, and operate vibrating equipment.
• Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, underground, in trenches, in confined spaces, and on level, uneven, slippery, sloped, unstable, or muddy terrain.
• Must be able to work in adverse environmental and weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, dust/mist, fumes, chemicals, insects, noxious plants, and snakes.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• A valid Texas CDL Class "A" or "B" is preferred.
• Experience leading or directing a work group or team is preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities

• General working knowledge of turf and lawn care practices.
• Skill in operating small equipment such as line trimmers, chain saws, mowers, and hand tools.
• Ability to safely use small power tools and equipment.
• Good hand/foot/eye coordination for operating and repairing equipment and following oral and written instructions.

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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)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one (1) year of experience in commercial landscaping, turf care, irrigation systems, equipment operation, or maintenance?

• Yes
• No

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