Maintenance Technician-Parks

City-of-White-Settlement; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of White Settlement is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to care for city parks, recreational areas, and facilities. You will perform a mix of skilled and semi-skilled tasks, operating mowers, tractors, drills, weed trimmers, and other equipment to keep parks safe and clean.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, age 18+, English literacy, and a valid Texas Class C driver’s license. Applicants should be prepared for heavy outdoor work and varied hours, including weekends or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to speak/read/write English.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience with park/grounds maintenance and equipment operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform park maintenance, sanitation, construction, and repair of parks and facilities.
• Operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, drills, weed trimmers, and other power tools.
• Assist with landscaping, irrigation work, and playground maintenance.
• Inspect areas for safety hazards and report issues as needed.
• Load/unload materials and support daily park operations.

Skills

Equipment operation knowledge

Problem solving

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Drills

Weed trimmers

Power equipment

Hand tools

Job description

• Location 8212 Albert Street,White Settlement, TX, 76108,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Under general supervision of the Parks Crew Leader, this position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain and enhance the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of city parks, recreational areas, and related facilities. This role requires physical endurance, adaptability to changing conditions, and a commitment to public service. This position does not supervise any positions.

• Performs park maintenance, sanitation, construction, demolition, repair, and preparation of City parks, facilities, and other City properties;
• Operates a wide variety of equipment, such as but not limited to mowers, tractors, drills, augers, weed trimmers, tillers, and various power equipment in the maintenance and operations of park properties;
• Performs a wide variety of activities in support of park and grounds maintenance, including removing graffiti, construction, demolition, repair, installing landscape areas, installing irrigation lines, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, power washing pavilions, walls, sidewalks, and restrooms;
• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing grass, operating a weed eater, installing, trimming and removing landscape materials, monitoring and maintaining debris and litter in the parks;
• Performs a wide variety of activities in support of playground areas, including installing park fixtures and playground equipment; inspecting and repairing playground equipment and surface materials;
• Performs activities related to special events, athletic tournaments, dance setups, and other functions;
• Inspects assigned areas, corrects and/or reports safety hazards;
• Assist parks crews in the daily execution of assignments;
• Load and unload materials and equipment;
• Occasionally operate park maintenance equipment, including tractors, dump trucks or other light equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or create a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may need to change to help drive our vision and fulfill our mission.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience and knowledge with a wide variety of basic equipment safety and operation standards and procedures; basic irrigation installation, repair, and operation; fundamental landscape/grounds maintenance and gardening practices; basic building maintenance; and basic sanitation practices;
• Ability to operate park equipment, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, spreaders, blowers, trenchers, hand tools, I.E., shovels, rakes, spades, pruningtools and other tools used in landscape maintenance;
• Ability to analyze problems and plan solutions;
• Ability to maintain records on materials needed and used.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language;
• Valid Texas class C driver’s license is required with a good driving record.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous landscape, ball field, or park maintenance experience requiring the use of similar equipment to this position;
• Basic working knowledge of materials, including plant materials, soil amendments,irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.

NOTE

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable and proven proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills, abilities, or licensing could be considered as a possible substitute for the above industry-specific training or experience requirements for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
• Ability to work inside and outside, exposure to varying weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, temperature swings, rain, etc.), exposure to sun, exposure to moving objects, operating assigned vehicles, movement on uneven terrain and park areas, and occasionally irregular work hours including weekend, holiday, evening hours and overtime, as needed;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift;
• Work with frequent interruptions;
• Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands and when interacting with employees, visitors, and the public;
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress;
• Manipulate and perform good hand, eye, and foot coordination, mobility and dexterity;
• Maintain physical activity and mental alertness over prolonged periods of time;
• Manipulate and load/unload heavy objects;
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in written form;
• Maintain effective working relationships and represent the City in a positive manner at all times while engaged with City staff and Citizenry.
• Inspects assigned areas, corrects and/or reports safety hazards;
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster;
• Requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Summary

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of White Settlement offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of White Settlement shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city. The City of White Settlement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of White Settlement is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug screen and/or physical.