Full Time Lead Maintenance Worker - Parks

Salary : $17.82 - $25.47 Hourly

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-00289

Department : Parks, Arts & Recreation

Division : Parks Maintenance

Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Job Summary

The City of Grand Prairie is hiring for two Lead Maintenance Worker positions! Step into a role where you'll be the cornerstone of our city's safety and functionality. Supervise maintenance teams, perform essential upkeep, and assist with exciting new projects-all while ensuring a secure environment for our community. Make a tangible impact on Grand Prairie's well-being-apply today!

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.

Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

How much maintenance or related work experience do you have?

Required Question

Salary : $18 - $25