What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Litter/Park Pavilion Team Member position at City of Farmers Branch, TX?
Position Summary
The Part-Time Litter / Park Pavilion Rental Team Member plays a key role in keeping Farmers Branch parks clean, welcoming, and enjoyable for all visitors. This position is responsible for daily litter collection, light maintenance tasks, and providing customer service support for park pavilion rentals, including setup, inspection, and assisting renters as needed. The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, and enjoys working outdoors in a team-oriented environment.
Essential Job Functions
Park Cleanliness & Maintenance
Perform daily litter pickup throughout park grounds, creeks, trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, and common areas. Empties trash and replace liners as needed. Conduct general park inspections and report maintenance concerns (e.g., damaged equipment, safety hazards, restroom issues). Assist with minor cleanup or light tasks such as sweeping, wiping tables, and restocking supplies. Support special events setup/cleanup as assigned.
Pavilion Rental Support
Prepare pavilion areas for scheduled reservations (cleaning, table setup/arrangement, inspection). Greeting renters on-site when needed and provide basic information about pavilion use policies. Monitor pavilion rentals to ensure adherence to rules and report issues to supervisory staff. Perform post-rental inspections, documenting the condition of the pavilion and grounds. Coordinate with Parks and Recreation Department staff regarding scheduling, rental conflicts, and facility needs.
Customer Service & Teamwork
Provide friendly, helpful customer service to park visitors and rental guests. Assist with answering general park-related questions and directing visitors as needed. Collaborate with full-time and part-time team members to maintain high service and cleanliness standards. Maintain clear and timely communication with supervisors regarding tasks, incidents, and park conditions.
Education and Experience
- Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.
- Level of knowledge is equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
- Prior experience in parks, recreation, facilities, customer service, or maintenance work.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Familiarity with Farmers Branch parks and recreation facilities.
- One year of experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- This position requires being dependable, punctual and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
- Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner. Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
- Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words. Basic ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Basic ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses.
- Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
- Knowledge of ground maintenance equipment and techniques.
- Skill in operating light equipment. Skill in the use of small hand tools and power tools.
May be subject to "standby" duty outside of normal working hours.
Valid Class "C" driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
Work involves exposure to disagreeable elements and noise. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, legs, back or sensory facilities. Climbs ,kneels, squats, stoops, bends or walks in confined spaces. Sits, stands, or walks for long periods of time. Works around and may be exposed to dust, chemicals and mechanical hazards. Will be required to independently operate vehicles to perform tasks as needed. Must observe and operate vehicles adhering to traffic laws and following city safety regulations and policies.
- Empower Retirement Account.
Salary : $12 - $18