Park Maintenance Worker I (20 hours)

SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

Join our team at the High Point Tennis Center as a part-time Park Maintenance Worker I and help keep one of Plano's premier recreation facilities in top condition. This entry-level opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a dynamic outdoor environment. Under the guidance of experienced staff, you will play an important role in ensuring that our tennis and pickleball courts are clean, safe, and welcoming for the many players and guests who visit each day.

In this role, you will gain valuable experience while assisting with a variety of tasks including court maintenance, equipment repairs, and event support. You will have the opportunity to learn how to operate maintenance equipment such as gas blowers and vacuums, and you will be part of the team that helps prepare the facility for tournaments and special events. This position requires reliability, teamwork, and a readiness to take on early mornings, weekends, and active workdays. If you take pride in keeping facilities looking their best and enjoy being part of a vibrant, sports-focused community, this is a great place to start your career.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level classification in the Park Maintenance Worker series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision. This classification is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Cleans and maintains general maintenance of Tennis and Pickleball courts
• Will need general knowledge of operating gas blower and Billy Goat vacuum.
• Some heavy lifting and use of a ladder
• May do general repairs of nets, roll dries and other facility related items
• Early mornings and weekends required
• Must be available during special events and tournaments
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent receives direction and follows established guidelines. Responsible for inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, using good judgement, practicing safe work methods and utilizing proper safety equipment and PPE.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Routine construction, repair and landscape maintenance methods used in area of responsibility; tool and equipment operation and maintenance.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating vehicles, operating equipment and tools required in assigned area of responsibility under supervision; following instructions.

Education: No formal education required.

Experience: Six months of previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or construction required.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law).

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, parks, and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work (heavy to strenuous when assigned to Forestry) and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to constant noise, cold and hot temperatures, temperature swings, dust, mechanical hazards, and hazardous odors and fumes. When assigned to Forestry, may be exposed to noxious plants, venomous creatures, and wildlife within riparian forests.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.