Parks Maintenance Technician - Cemetery (Part-time)

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2026526 Position Title Parks Maintenance Technician - Cemetery (Part-time) Position # #9000186 FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Temporary/Seasonal/Year-Round Part-time Department Parks & Recreation Job Type Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefitted) Work Schedule

Approximately 15-20/week

Flexible days & times available

Monday-Friday between 7am-5pm

Some weekends (varies)

Hiring Pay Rate $14.00-$17.00/hour (depending on qualificatioms) Posting Opening Date 04/09/2026 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Under direction from the Parks Operations Manager or his/her delegate, assists with the maintenance of City of Bryan owned cemeteries.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with any and all maintenance and repairs of the cemeteries.
• Displays proper etiquette when working around or with cemetery patrons.
• Marks gravesites for burials, assists with the sale of plots, and maintains sales records
• Answers business-related phones calls and replies to internal staff emails
• Prepares to assist any patron, prior to their arrival in the cemetery, for a burial.
• Assists the public with questions and concerns regarding cemeteries when needed.
• Adheres to cemetery rules and regulations regarding grave markers, decorations, etc. and takes appropriate action to rectify violations.
• Re-levels headstones and repairs sunken graves/uneven grounds.
• Mows, weed-eats and blows grass clippings and leaves.
• Performs weeding and trimming around fences, headstones, and other landscaping areas.
• Maintains and or repairs cemetery irrigation systems to make sure they are in proper working condition; reports malfunctions to appropriate personnel as required.
• Maintains fencing and entryways.
• Removes trash, dead and/or damaged artificial flowers and other debris.
• Performs general maintenance of equipment & buildings, including painting, custodial services, and minor repair of equipment.
• Ensures the safe and proper use of all equipment.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts and conditions as required.
• Assists with the setup, teardown, and other tasks for special City events as directed.
• Assists at other parks as needed/assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing landscaping, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, or other similar job responsibilities.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to:

• Perform standardized routines and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Learn job-related procedures and techniques, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on-the-job training.
• Safely and efficiently operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
• Perform work independently based on broad instructions and general supervision.
• Prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands for timely completion.
• Exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in temperature extremes for extended periods.
• Identify maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Be constantly alert and aware of safe working practices and workplace hazards.
• Comply with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent's area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending; using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines; and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor field environment. At times employee will be exposed to wet/humid conditions and temperature extremes; moving mechanical parts and equipment; loud noises; fumes and airborne particles such as dust, pollen, herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, truck, trailer, tractor, push/riding lawn mower, weed eater, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, sprayer, shovel, rake, hand/power tools and other assorted landscape/grounds maintenance equipment.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment. (Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.)

• Yes

• No

• • Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:

• City of Bryan Website

• City of Bryan Social Media

• City of Bryan Employment Office

• City of Bryan Employee

• Friend/Relative

• Indeed

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• Glassdoor

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Texas Municipal League

• Careers in Government

• Television Station

• Radio Station

• Newspaper

• Career Fair (specify location below)

• College/University Website (specify school below)

• Other Website (specify below)

• Other Source (specify below)

• Unknown

• If known, specify details of source selected above (name, station, location, etc.):

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your expected wage/salary for this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many hours per week are you available to work?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What days and hours are you available to work?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you possess work experience in grounds and/or facility maintenance?

• Yes

• No

• • If 'Yes', list the type of tasks you performed that would relate to and assist you in the performance of this position. If 'No', enter NA.

(Open Ended Question)

• • List three (3) strengths/skills you possess that you believe would make you a good fit for this position:

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Certification(s)