Public Works Maintenance Worker
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Job Title
Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker
Job Description
Minimum starting salary is $17.2328 hourly, depending on qualifications. Minimum qualifications required:
Valid Texas Driver's License
H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
1 year of experience in landscaping/grounds keeping or equipment work
Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds; cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Essential functions include:
Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Operates light and mechanized equipment and performs cleaning and maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, planting and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; assists with irrigation systems; loads and hauls materials.
Inspects light equipment and tools for proper operating condition; repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
Installs, repairs, and maintains the irrigation sprinkler systems to ensure effective watering of park areas, and other City property. Checks and adjusts system water pressure as necessary.
Performs routine technical and preventive maintenance on sprinkler systems such as checking systems, replacing/repairing components, and making controller adjustments to ensure system is maintained in proper operating condition; inspects and tests systems to identify and resolve problems.
Performs a variety of activities such as digging trenches, operating trencher, repairing valves, and modifying the controller to assist with irrigation system maintenance.
May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
Operates a City vehicle to travel to parks, facilities, and assigned work sites to perform and support park maintenance activities, transport tools, materials, and equipment, operate specialty vehicles and heavy machinery, conduct inspections and repairs, respond to emergencies after hours as required, and ensure park grounds and facilities are maintained in a safe and attractive condition.
Benefits
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds. To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
Meaningful and challenging work
Make a difference and improve communities
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
Education Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance
Longevity Pay
And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about
Desire to give back
Job Number: 2026-01110
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE OPS
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker
Job Description
Minimum starting salary is $17.2328 hourly, depending on qualifications. Minimum qualifications required:
Valid Texas Driver's License
H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
1 year of experience in landscaping/grounds keeping or equipment work
Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds; cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Essential functions include:
Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain safe and attractive park system; maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Operates light and mechanized equipment and performs cleaning and maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, planting and watering; cleans up trash and debris and cleans facilities; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; assists with irrigation systems; loads and hauls materials.
Inspects light equipment and tools for proper operating condition; repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed.
Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
Installs, repairs, and maintains the irrigation sprinkler systems to ensure effective watering of park areas, and other City property. Checks and adjusts system water pressure as necessary.
Performs routine technical and preventive maintenance on sprinkler systems such as checking systems, replacing/repairing components, and making controller adjustments to ensure system is maintained in proper operating condition; inspects and tests systems to identify and resolve problems.
Performs a variety of activities such as digging trenches, operating trencher, repairing valves, and modifying the controller to assist with irrigation system maintenance.
May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
Operates a City vehicle to travel to parks, facilities, and assigned work sites to perform and support park maintenance activities, transport tools, materials, and equipment, operate specialty vehicles and heavy machinery, conduct inspections and repairs, respond to emergencies after hours as required, and ensure park grounds and facilities are maintained in a safe and attractive condition.
Benefits
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds. To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
Meaningful and challenging work
Make a difference and improve communities
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
Education Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance
Longevity Pay
And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about
Desire to give back
Job Number: 2026-01110
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE OPS
Opening Date: 04/09/2026