Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker in the Parks and Recreation Department. The position offers a starting salary of $46,259 – $53,206 depending on qualifications and experience.

• City‑subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options.
• City‑paid Basic Life Insurance 1x your annual salary and Long‑term Disability.
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage, Aflac indemnity plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization & Critical Illness), Short Term Disability and pre‑paid legal benefits through Legal Shield.
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays.
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Robust pension plan with TMRS includes 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City.
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; no Social Security contribution from City side.
• Longevity pay for each month of service after the first 13 months.
• On‑site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body, spirit & financial preparedness).
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust Employee Assistance Program.

• Perform labor tasks required for the operations and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities (e.g., irrigation repairs, minor plumbing repair, minor construction, and cleaning).
• Operate light equipment, drive trucks and use common hand tools (e.g., City vehicles, auger, front‑end loader, backhoe, electric power tools).
• Perform light maintenance on equipment and vehicles to ensure they are safe, clean and ready for everyday use.
• Complete assigned work orders.
• Perform yard and facility maintenance and cleaning.
• Work overtime and on call as required.
• Maintain regular on‑site attendance; essential function of this position.
• Work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
• Stay abreast of and comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or their designee.

• High school education or GED.
• One year of related experience (preferred).
• Experience in welding (preferred but not required).
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.