Salary : $37,065.60 – $52,977.60 Annually
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00245
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: Loyd Park
Opening Date: 07/10/2023
Closing Date: 9/30/2023 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
Join our team and make a real impact on the safety and well-being of our community! We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about maintaining City buildings and grounds. By taking on this vital position, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe environment for all.
The purpose of this position is to maintain city buildings and grounds in order to ensure a safe environment. This is accomplished by performing maintenance duties; supervising personnel; and completing administrative duties. Other duties include assisting with new construction projects; operating and maintaining equipment; and maintaining supplies.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs maintenance duties by completing electrical, carpentry, plumbing, grounds, and mechanical repairs; welding broken items and fabricating new pieces; troubleshooting maintenance issues; replacing inadequate flooring; changing or repairing parts for the lighting system, doors, windows and cabinets; painting interior and exterior walls; mowing and edging lawns; maintaining flower beds; spraying various chemicals and herbicides; trimming trees; weed eating lawns; and maintaining litter receptacles.
- Supervises personnel by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; assisting employees to correct deficiencies; and providing training as needed.
- Completes administrative duties by answering phone calls; completing various reports and paperwork; and writing correspondences and work orders.
- Assists with new construction projects and special events by overseeing and assisting with the remodel of offices, restrooms, roofing, concrete, sheetrock, painting, and plumbing; installing pole and gate barricades; preparing grounds; setting up and tearing down tents; inspecting sites for hazards; installing decorations; and completing post-event clean up.
- Operates and maintains equipment by operating front-end loader, back hoe, dump truck, mowers, water truck, and trailer; monitoring fluid levels and tire pressure; checking belts and lights; changing and sharpening blades; and inspecting, lubricating and washing equipment.
- Maintains supplies by taking inventory; reviewing supply requests; allocating supplies to personnel; ordering supplies from vendors; and unloading supplies as they arrive.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a related area of work.
- Licenses: Depending on assignment, Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, or Valid Texas Class B Driver’s License.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
- Some high school, no diploma or GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College, no degree
- Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
- Technical or Trade School (Completed)
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
How many years of maintenance related work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One year to less than two years
- Two years to less than three years
- Three years to less than four years
- Over 4 years of experience
03
Do you have a Valid Texas Class C or a Texas Class B Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
Required Question