City of Grand Prairie

  • Grand Prairie, Texas
City of Grand Prairie

Employer Description

 

Welcome to the City of Grand Prairie!  We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing.  Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values.  We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
Raise a Family!

We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to: 

  • Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
  • The Summit Active Adult Center with state-of-the-art fitness training, indoor infinity edge pool with lap lanes and exercise vortex, theater, game room, sauna
  • PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
  • Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
  • Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
  • The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
  • Historic Uptown Theater in downtown
  • IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
  • Traders Village
  • Lake Joe Pool
  • Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Palace of Wax
  • Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
  • Chicken N’ Pickle
  • Bolder Adventure Park
  • The Epic Arts, Fitness and Entertainment Center with $1 million in cardio and strength training equipment, indoor walking/jogging track, group fitness and more

Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.

City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service.  Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success.  We look forward to you joining our
team!

61 JOB(S) AT City of Grand Prairie

  • Part Time Pro Shop Attendant - Prairie Lakes Golf Course

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 22, 2025
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Sales
  • Full Time Grounds Maintenance Worker - Tangle Ridge Golf Club

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Grounds and Landscaping Services
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Fire Fighter - May 3rd, 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 22, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Fire and EMS
  • IT Systems Integrator/Developer - TEMP

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 21, 2025
    • Temporary
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
    • Other
  • Water System Operator

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
    • Other
  • Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Loyd Park

    • USA, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Building Maintenance
  • Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Lynn Creek Park

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Building Maintenance
  • Seasonal Camp Supervisor - Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Summer 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Seasonal Camp Supervisor - Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Seasonal Camp Supervisor - Tony Shotwell Life Center - Summer 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Seasonal Camp Counselor - Charley Taylor Recreation Center - Summer 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Seasonal Camp Counselor - Dalworth Recreation Center - Summer 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Seasonal Camp Counselor - Tony Shotwell Life Center - Summer 2025

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 15, 2025
    • Seasonal
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
  • Financial Systems Administrator - TEMP

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 14, 2025
    • Temporary
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • City Secretary

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 13, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Civil Engineer in Training

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 13, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Engineering
  • Traffic Signal Technician

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 12, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Transportation or Transit
  • Recreation Coordinator - Dalworth Recreation Center

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 12, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Public Health
  • Part Time Recreation Aide - Tony Shotwell Life Center

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 12, 2025
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Maintenance Worker - Airport

    • Grand Prairie, Texas
    • City of Grand Prairie, TX
    • Feb 12, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Building Maintenance

City of Grand Prairie

 

Welcome to the City of Grand Prairie!  We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing.  Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values.  We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
Raise a Family!

We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to: 

  • Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
  • The Summit Active Adult Center with state-of-the-art fitness training, indoor infinity edge pool with lap lanes and exercise vortex, theater, game room, sauna
  • PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
  • Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
  • Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
  • The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
  • Historic Uptown Theater in downtown
  • IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
  • Traders Village
  • Lake Joe Pool
  • Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Palace of Wax
  • Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
  • Chicken N’ Pickle
  • Bolder Adventure Park
  • The Epic Arts, Fitness and Entertainment Center with $1 million in cardio and strength training equipment, indoor walking/jogging track, group fitness and more

Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.

City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service.  Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success.  We look forward to you joining our
team!

City of Grand Prairie, TX
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City of Grand Prairie, TX

Located in the heart of the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex, Grand Prairie, Texas features a vibrant combination of cultural diversity, economic excellence, family-friendly fun, and hometown hospitality. Recently named one of the best cities in Texas according to Money Magazine, the city is home to families who have taken pride in the community for generations, and they welcome newcomers with a warm howdy and a big Texas grin.

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