Park Maintenance Worker I or II

Job Title

Park Maintenance Worker I or II

Parks and Recreation, City of Plano

Hourly Salary Range: $18.81 – $26.34 (varies by classification)

• Job
• Full-Time
• Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Winter 6:45am – 3:30pm;
  Summer Monday and Wednesday 5:00am – 1:45pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:45am – 3:30pm

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—S (Stewardship), E (Engaged), R (Respectful), V (Visionary), E (Excellence)—are central to the work we do.

• Mows and maintains turf and landscaping; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; removes weeds from beds; removes litter, brush and debris from assigned areas.
• Inspects, cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Operates power equipment including one‑ton trucks and trailers, push mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers and blowers. Riding mower experience preferred.
• Assists with projects including sod and seed installation, tree planting and minor landscape renovations.
• May assist with set‑up and support of special events.
• Regular and consistent attendance required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of a 6‑month probation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) – City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement.
• Up to three weeks paid vacation.
• Up to three weeks paid sick leave per year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Free library card.
• Free recreation center membership.

• Six months (Park I) or one year (Park II) of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping or construction.
• No formal education required; high school diploma or GED preferred for Park II.
• Valid Class “C” driver’s license (obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Pass drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check where required, SSN verification.
• Knowledge of routine construction, repair and landscape maintenance methods; tool and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Skill in clear verbal and written communication; operating equipment under supervision; following instructions; use of PPE and safety equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE/M/F/V/D. Open positions are subject to close without notice.

Entry Level

Full‑time

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