CE- PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

CE- PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary

$18.26 - $22.36 Hourly

Location

Coppell, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CEPMW071026

Department

PARKS OPERATIONS

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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The Opportunity

Great Parks Start with Great People!

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and seeing the results of your work every day, wed love to meet you. As a Parks Maintenance Worker I, youll help care for the parks, trails, athletic fields, and public spaces that make Coppell a nationally recognized, Gold Medal Award-winning park system. No experience? No problem. Well provide the training-you bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and pride in a job well done. Every day, your work will help create clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where families play, neighbors connect, and our community thrives. If youre looking for a career where your effort is valued and the impact of your work is visible, this is the place to start.

Opportunity Description

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Schedule Commitment

Regular attendance and an excellent work ethic are essential job functions to serve our community. Employment duties are routinely performed Monday - Friday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm), with additional overtime hours as needed.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is non-exempt and on Pay Grade #4. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

Hiring Rate: $18.26-$22.36

• Min: $18.26
• Mid: $22.36
• Max: $26.46

Candidate Engagement Plan

This is our anticipated time line and is subject to change.

• July 10-26: Accepting Applications
• July 27-31: Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings
• August 3-7: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a DISC Assessment and Panel Interview
• August 10-14: Interview Experience

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.

Eligibility

Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Equivalent.
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License with a good driving record.
• No experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, mechanical and small engine repairs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.

This is Coppell

Community Experiences

A message from Jessica Carpenter, Director of Community Experiences:

After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, our department has experienced explosive growth of our parks and trails system, and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues and services.

We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation. In January 2023 we became Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflects our desire to reimagine the way we serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future. Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community.

Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility:

• Facilities

• The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)

• Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center

• Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs

• Cozby Library & Community Commons

• Biodiversity Education Center

• Coppell Arts Center

• Rolling Oaks Memorial Center

• Park Operations

• Parks, playgrounds, and trails

• Ball fields and medians

• Community Engagement

• Marketing and Communications

• Special Events

• Coppell Community Garden

• Coppell Farmers Market

• Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks)

• Adult Athletics

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Community Experiences Department

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Benefits!

01

This position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, and emergency response during severe weather events. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess vocational/technical experience in Landscaping or Horiculture?

• Yes
• No

03

Select the areas Which of the following areas have you had experience with through work, school, volunteering, or personal projects? (Select all that apply)

• Irrigation system maintenance
• Water feature upkeep
• Park or grounds maintenance
• Landscaping or lawn care
• Setting up for special events or pavilion rentals
• Operating landscaping equipment or power tools
• General maintenance or repair work
• Customer service
• Not Applicable

04

Select all relevant certifications you possess (select all that apply)

• Chemical Applicators License through TDA
• Irrigation Technician License through TCEQ
• Licensed Irrigator through TCEQ
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) through TCEQ
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) through NRPA
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) through NSPF
• Certified Professional Turfgrass Manager through TTA
• Associate degree in Horticulture or Landscape
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Not Applicable

Required Question

Employer Coppell, City of (TX)

Address 255 Parkway Blvd

Coppell, Texas, 75019

Phone 972-304-3699

Website http://coppelltx.gov