Temporary – General Maintenance Worker ; Austin Parks and Recreation

Position: Temporary – General Maintenance Worker I (Austin Parks and Recreation)
## Temporary – General Maintenance Worker I (Austin Parks and Recreation)
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Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 10, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
JR105604
** About This Position** ##
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* Job Description:

**** Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
** Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
* Pick up litter and service restrooms.
* Perform grounds keeping and grounds maintenance tasks.
* Operate hand tools.
* Operate power tools.
* Assemble and dismantle portable stages and seating arrangements.
* Perform routine cleaning of facilities.
* Operates vehicles.
* Assist the public with questions/concerns.
* Assist with graffiti or paint removal.  
** Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
*** None.  
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

** Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
* Knowledge of general grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
* Knowledge of equipment used in grounds keeping or other related work.
* Knowledge of minor construction.
* Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
* Skill in planning and organizing.
* Ability to operate power tools.
* Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
* Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
* Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.  
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Must have one (1) year of experience in the assigned area.  
** Licenses or

Certifications:

*** None.  
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* Preferred Experience:

*** Experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services in a park-like setting.
* Experience using hand tools, powers tools, and other maintenance equipment including but not limited to, leaf blowers, string-line trimmers, walk-behind curb edgers, and large mowers.
* Experience with minor plumbing repair.
* Experience installing and/or repairing irrigation systems.
* Experience in using cleaning materials.  
** Other:
*** Ability to travel to more than one work location.## Compensation Range:##
** Notes to Candidate:
** The
** City of Austin*
* ** Parks and Recreation Department (APR)
** provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click
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* * for more information.
The purpose of the
** Temporary – General Maintenance Worker I
** position is to provide general maintenance services to City of Austin Parkland. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Assist crews with installation and repairs of irrigation and plumbing systems.
* Perform park grounds maintenance and service various park areas.
* Perform minor repairs/construction on assigned equipment.
** Application Instructions/

Job Requirements:

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* ** Application:
** A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates…