Park Play Equipment Safety Technician

City of Waco, TX; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waco, TX is seeking a Parks Safety Inspector to inspect park play areas and equipment for safety hazards, structural damage, and compliance with national standards. Under basic supervision, you will conduct routine audits of swings, slides, climbers and surrounding infrastructure, record findings with notes and photos, and coordinate with park maintenance crews to fix or remove damaged equipment.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or GED, 2 years in park maintenance or related field, a

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years general trades, park maintenance, or construction experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• CPSI certification is required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and comprehensive audits of swings, slides, climbers, and surrounding infrastructure.
• Checks for entrapment risks, sharp protrusions, worn hardware, rusted bolts, and broken components.
• Measures and monitors the depth of protective ground surfaces like wood mulch, rubber tiles, or pour-in-place rubber to cushion falls.
• Maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; leads, schedules and instructs work crews.
• Records findings with written notes and photos, logging maintenance needs or immediate closure requests.
• Works with park maintenance teams to fix or remove damaged equipment.
• Responsible for building maintenance, irrigation, ornamental landscape, and basic construction.
• Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• Operates a city vehicle equipped with tools, testing instruments, and safety equipment to travel to various work sites, perform inspections, and ensure compliance.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.

Skills

HS Diploma or GED

Park maintenance experience

Driver's License (Texas)

CPSI within 1 year

Education

TDA Non-Commercial Pesticide License

Job description

City of Waco, TX is seeking a Parks Safety Inspector to inspect park play areas and equipment for safety hazards, structural damage, and compliance with national standards. Under basic supervision, you will conduct routine audits of swings, slides, climbers and surrounding infrastructure, record findings with notes and photos, and coordinate with park maintenance crews to fix or remove damaged equipment.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or GED, 2 years in park maintenance or related field, a