Parks & Grounds Maintenance Tech I–II

City of McKinney, TX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of McKinney seeks a Parks Maintenance Technician I/II to maintain City parks, grounds, facilities and athletic fields, primarily outdoors using hand tools and equipment in varied weather. The role may involve support for special events and irrigation work as needed.

The position offers two levels (I and II) with progression based on experience, licenses and skills. Regular attendance, teamwork and alignment with the City’s RISE values are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications vary between Levels I and II. Please consult with the hiring manager to review your qualifications.
• Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general duties related to the maintenance, upkeep, construction, installation, and repair of City parks, grounds, trails, athletic fields, recreation facilities, buildings, and other City-owned landscaped areas.
• Operates simple to moderately complex equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City parks, street trees, street median landscaping, buildings and facilities.
• Performs grounds maintenance i.e. mowing, weed-eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming and sodding.
• Performs regular and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans, clears and disposes of debris and refuse in trash bins and in the landscape from City and municipal properties.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Planning & organizing

Technical aptitude

Job description

City of McKinney seeks a Parks Maintenance Technician I/II to maintain City parks, grounds, facilities and athletic fields, primarily outdoors using hand tools and equipment in varied weather. The role may involve support for special events and irrigation work as needed.

The position offers two levels (I and II) with progression based on experience, licenses and skills. Regular attendance, teamwork and alignment with the City’s RISE values are essential.