Athletic Field Services

Summary

Keep the grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned and maintained. Repair buildings, facilities, and equipment.

• Drive and service trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and mowers.
• Mow and edge grass; plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass; and clean park grounds by picking up trash.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in groundskeeping or maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:
• Valid TX Driver's License
• Physical Exam Required

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance.
• Knowledge of the methods involved in the construction of turf areas.

• Read, write, and comprehend daily instructions.
• Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment.
• Make field repairs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Continuously stand and walk during the shift.
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, poles, scaffolding, and other inclined surfaces.
• Frequently bend and kneel.
• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally push and pull objects.
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Application must be submitted online at  Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit