Parks Maintenance Technician - Irrigation

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a skilled Park Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks in designated areas. You will operate CDL vehicles, tractors, and heavy equipment while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

The role may involve training a small team and stepping in as lead in the Crew Leader’s absence. Ideal candidates possess trade-specific knowledge, at least 2 years of related experience, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and CDL vehicles.
• Must maintain safety and regulatory compliance in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and skilled maintenance, repair, and installation duties in assigned specialty area.
• Operates CDL vehicles, tractors, heavy equipment, and specialty tools.
• Diagnoses and corrects hazards, system failures, and maintenance issues.
• Maintains records, logs, inventories, and work reports.
• Trains and assists Park Maintenance Workers; may act as lead in Crew Leader’s absence.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Teamwork

Independence

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Specialty tools

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing skilled manual labor tasks for the maintenance, repair, and installation work in assigned division. Responsible for operating heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Technicians require trade-specific knowledge and licenses, may work with greater independence, and may provide training and/or guidance to small team of Park Maintenance Workers.

Summary

Responsible for performing skilled manual labor tasks for the maintenance, repair, and installation work in assigned division. Responsible for operating heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Technicians require trade-specific knowledge and licenses, may work with greater independence, and may provide training and/or guidance to small team of Park Maintenance Workers.

Pay Range: $17.51 - $21.80 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Performs general and skilled maintenance, repair, and installation duties in assigned specialty area.
• Operates CDL vehicles, tractors, heavy equipment, and specialty tools.
• Diagnoses and corrects hazards, system failures, and maintenance issues.
• Ensures compliance with (TDA), TCEQ, TAC and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintains records, logs, inventories, and work reports.
• Trains and assists Park Maintenance Workers; may act as lead in Crew Leader’s absence.
• Operate a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance.

Division-Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Irrigation: Troubleshoots controllers, electrical/two-wire issues, repairs mainlines, installs irrigation systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 2 years of related experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in assigned specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of operating equipment in a safe manner.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with grounds maintenance and heavy equipment, specialty tools.
• Skill in operating smaller, parks maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to pick up litter and debris, clean, mop and sanitize all parks pavilions and generally monitor all parks and recreational areas and facilities.
• Ability to work independently of the supervisor.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Incumbent will be subjected to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, reaching, pulling and pushing, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work performed outdoors in extreme weather conditions, heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects. Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, traffic, and hazardous materials. May also be exposed to potential biohazards including trash, animal waste, bloodborne pathogens, and unsanitary conditions in public areas. May work in confined spaces, on ladders up to 12 feet, and near moving mechanical parts.