Park Maintenance Worker

Park Maintenance Worker

Salary

$17.85 Hourly

Location

285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

410-012-07-2026

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Why This Role is Valuable

The purpose of this position is to preserve park lands by maintaining parks, medians and athletic fields. This is accomplished by operating necessary equipment and removing trash and debris. Other duties may include performing preventative maintenance on and repairing equipment, assisting in coordination and preparation of special and seasonal events, some leadership responsibilities and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does may provide direction to other employees.

Salary

• Pay rate: $17.85/hour

• Education pay available, up to $1,200/year

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) pay, $600/year

• Certification pay is also available and training provided

This position will generally work Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., based on departmental needs, including after-hours and special events, as needed.

How You Add Value

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Maintains cleanliness of grounds by removing trash and debris from parks, medians, and Right of Ways.
• Performs landscaping activities by operating various pieces of equipment, including mowers, back hoes and other landscaping tools, planting and trimming shrubs, trees and flowers and maintaining athletic fields.
• Maintains equipment by performing preventative maintenance on park and lawn equipment on a regular basis, cleaning equipment and making repairs.
• Assists with special events by coordinating tasks and assisting with seasonal decorations.
• Regular attendance required.

What You Bring to the Role

• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays may be required. Mandatory overtime may be required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and/or background check.
• Valid TX Drivers License.

How to Join Our Family

Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at www.cedarhilltx.com. The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-877-204-4442 and select option 1.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL

285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

972-291-5100

The City of Cedar Hills culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun.

Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of our organization, the City of Cedar Hill exemplifies our family oriented values by offering a comprehensive benefits plan, supporting the present and future of our employees. Full time benefits include:

Security for the Present:

• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Additional Supplemental Plans
• Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account

Security for the Future:

• TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service)
• Deferred Compensation Plans through ICMA and Nationwide

Additional Benefits:

• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Employee Membership (Family membership discounts available)
• Zula B. Wylie Public Library Card
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity

Leave Benefits:

• Vacation
• Sick
• 12 Paid City Holidays

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The normal hours of this position are Tuesday - Saturday, 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This position will also be required to work overtime and hours outside of the normal work schedule, for special events and other assignments. Please list any conflicts you may have with this schedule and working outside the normal work schedule.

Required Question

Employer City of Cedar Hill

Address 285 Uptown Blvd Bldg One

Cedar Hill, Texas, 75104

Phone 972-291-5100 ext 1054

972-291-5100 ext 1053

Website https://www.cedarhilltx.com/1117/Jobs