Make a Real Impact This Season: Join the City of McKinney as a Parks Maintenance Worker

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that keeps your community beautiful and functional? If so, this is your chance to turn that energy into a rewarding seasonal role with one of the Top Workplaces in the USA — the City of McKinney.

Why Work for the City of McKinney?

Working here is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. With a mission rooted in Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.), the City of McKinney fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture that’s committed to both community and employee well-being.

Whether you’re looking to build a long-term municipal career or gain seasonal experience in a dynamic environment, this role is a great place to start.

About the Role: Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

As a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker, you’ll help maintain the city’s parks, trails, athletic fields, and public landscapes — ensuring that McKinney remains a clean, safe, and beautiful place for residents and visitors alike.

🕒 Job Type: Seasonal
💰 Pay Range: $15.63 – $22.67/hour
📍 Location: McKinney, TX
🗓️ Schedule: Varies seasonally – expect fast-paced, outdoor work

What You’ll Do:

Mow, edge, weed-eat, blow, and perform other landscape maintenance tasks.
Clean park facilities, remove trash and debris, and help set up or tear down for city events.
Operate landscaping tools and equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, weed-eaters, and tractors.
Assist with minor irrigation tasks and facility upkeep.
Work closely with your team to meet daily goals and support ongoing park improvement efforts.

What You Bring:

✅ A valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
✅ A High School Diploma or GED
✅ Physical ability to lift 50–100 lbs and work in varied weather conditions
✅ Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
✅ A willingness to contribute to a respectful, integrity-driven workplace culture

💡 Bonus: If you have previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or general maintenance, that’s a plus!

Physical & Environmental Conditions

Be prepared for hands-on work. You’ll be:

Climbing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting heavy materials
Working in all types of weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Occasionally exposed to strong odors, pollen, and chemicals

Why You’ll Love This Role

You love working outdoors and want to stay active while earning a competitive wage.
You care about your community and want to help maintain the beautiful parks that serve as a gathering space for families, events, and recreation.
You want to gain valuable experience with a respected city organization known for promoting from within.
You align with the City’s values of respect, service, and excellence — and enjoy being part of a team that makes a visible difference every day.

Join a City That’s Growing — And Hiring!

If you're ready to work hard, learn new skills, and help keep McKinney’s public spaces vibrant and well-maintained, this is the job for you.

🚦 Must pass a background check and drug screening.
🧑‍⚖️ The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer.
🌟 This is your opportunity to work with one of the best — and be proud of the work you do.