MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, or III - PARKS

City of Sachse; Sachse (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Maintenance Technicians to ensure the beauty and functionality of city parks and public spaces. This role involves skilled work in maintaining grounds, responding to work orders, and operating various tools and equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. Join a team that values service, innovation, and excellence, and contribute to the community's well-being through your hard work and dedication.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general labor experience required.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions essential.
• Valid Texas Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, right-of-ways, and medians.
• Respond to work orders and emergency call outs.
• Operate various maintenance equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of materials and tools

Construction and maintenance techniques

Safety work methods

Skill in utilizing tools for maintenance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

City vehicle

Backhoe

Tractors

Mowers

Shovels

Picks

Rakes

Brooms

Hammers

Saws

Drills

Concrete tools

Job description

SUMMARY:Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining City parks, right of ways and medians. The ideal candidate will embody our core values of service, humility, innovation, neighborly, and excellence (SHINE).

Candidate's starting salary will be between $18.42/hr. - $25.59/hr.

Hiring range for Maintenance Technician I: $18.42 - $22.10/hr.

Hiring range forMaintenance Technician II: $20.31 - $24.37/hr.

Hiring range for Maintenance Technician III: $21.32 - $25.59/hr.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to work orders.
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in assigned area.
• Responds to emergency call outs.
• Mows right-of-ways, park grounds and medians.
• Operates a variety of equipment including mowers, tree trimmers, edger’s, blowers, chainsaws, variety of hand tools, as required for assigned area.
• Assists other parks and recreation divisions with maintenance and repair work as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains park playgrounds, landscaping and fencing.
• Cleans restrooms, playground areas, athletic fields, trails, cooking areas and parking areas.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions for assigned area.

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment for parks, trees, playgrounds and other facility maintenance.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

MAINTENANCE TECH I - PARKS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma/GED supplemented by one (1) year general labor experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid State of Texas Driver License at time of hire.

NOTE: Employees hired to work in the Public Works Department will be required to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher within twelve (12) months of hire in order to continue employment.

NOTE: All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

MAINTENANCE TECH II - PARKS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma/GED supplemented by two or more years of specialized experience relevant to the area assigned (Parks Maintenance, Irrigation, Landscaping).

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid State of Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B at time of hire or career progression.

OR

Possess valid license or certification in one of the following:

State of Texas Irrigation Technician

State of Texas Licensed Irrigator

Playground Safety Inspector

State of Texas Pesticide Application license

Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT)

MAINTENANCE TECH III - PARKS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma/GED supplemented by five or more years of specialized experience relevant to the area assigned (Parks Maintenance, Irrigation, Landscaping).

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid State of Texas Commercial Driver (CDL), Class B at time of hire or career progression, AND

Possess a valid license/certification as one of the following:Irrigation Technician, license irrigator, playground safety inspector, pesticide application license, (BPAT) Backflow Protection Assembly Tester

OR

Possess a valid State of Texas Driver License at time of hire or career progression,

AND

Possess valid license or certification in two or more of the following:

State of Texas Irrigation Technician

State of Texas Licensed Irrigator

Playground Safety Inspector

State of Texas Pesticide Application license

Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT)

NOTE: All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting.
• May be subject to dangerous machinery, exposure to extreme weather conditions, potential for physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED:

Equipment utilized includes City vehicle, backhoe, tractors, mowers, shovels, picks, rakes, brooms, hammers, saws, drills, concrete tools and other construction and maintenance related tools and equipment.