Salary: $17.82 - $25.47 Hourly Location : Grand Prairie, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-00287 Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation Division: Parks Maintenance Opening Date: 11/05/2024 Closing Date: 11/29/2024 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
- 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 Do you have a valid driver's license?
03 How much maintenance or related work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One Year Under Two Years
- Two Years Under Three Years
- Three Years Under Four Years
- Four Years Under Five Years
Required Question