Parks Maintenance Worker

Job Summary Under basic supervision, the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of entry-level duties related to the maintenance, care, and improvement of City parks, athletic fields, facilities, and landscaped areas. Work assignments may vary depending on seasonal needs and team priorities within the Parks & Recreation Department.

Job Summary Under basic supervision, the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of entry-level duties related to the maintenance, care, and improvement of City parks, athletic fields, facilities, and landscaped areas. Work assignments may vary depending on seasonal needs and team priorities within the Parks & Recreation Department.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mows, trims, and edges grass areas in parks and athletic fields using mowers (zero-turn, tri-deck) and other power equipment.
• Blows debris from sidewalks and walkways and collects litter and trash from public spaces.
• Assists with tree and shrub maintenance including trimming, pruning, and removal using hand tools, pole saws, and wood chippers.
• Performs planting, watering, and transplanting of flowers, trees, and shrubs as assigned.
• Conducts playground inspections and sanitary cleaning to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Pressure washes playgrounds, bleachers, stands, and public common areas; assists with graffiti removal.
• Performs basic maintenance and field preparation for athletic events including raking, chalking lines, and setting string lines.
• Maintains and cleans park and athletic field restrooms by sanitizing fixtures, restocking supplies, hosing down surfaces, and removing cobwebs.
• Empties and replaces liners in trash receptacles throughout parks and facilities.

• Operates and maintains light equipment, vehicles, and tools used in park maintenance operations.
• Performs basic inspections and maintenance of tools and equipment, ensuring proper fluid and grease levels.
• Inspects and cleans work trucks and trailers to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Performs daily chemical checks at splash pads to ensure safety and compliance.

• Assists in preparation and cleanup of recreational events, ensuring facilities an grounds are maintained to City standards.
• Participate in special assignments such as duck pond maintenance and community improvement projects.

• Follows all applicable City, State, and Federal safety regulations, including the proper handling of tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Adheres to worksite safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Reports hazards, damages, or maintenance needs promptly to supervisors.

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and assists team members with troubleshooting mechanical or operational issues.
• Works collaboratively within assigned teams, demonstrating reliability and effective communication.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned to meet departmental needs.

Work is performed primarily outdoors across…