Parks Maintenance Technician: Part-Time

City of South Padre Island; South Padre Island (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Padre Island seeks a Parks Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled maintenance on parks equipment, landscaping and irrigation systems, and to operate a range of machinery as needed. You will inspect and repair playgrounds and restrooms, mow, paint and perform preventive maintenance, drive trucks, and work safely with crews.

A high school diploma, three years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver's license are required; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.
• Knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, and maintenance methods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair playground equipment to ensure safety.
• Inspect, clean and repair park restrooms.
• Maintain irrigation systems and landscaping/lawn care.
• Mow, trim, and trash removal for park grounds.
• Paint and perform rust protection on equipment and facilities.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Safety awareness

Landscaping procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Grounds equipment

Power tools

Front end loader

Job description

The deadline to apply for this position is Thursday, September 24, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY

The Parks Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of parks equipment and landscaping and irrigation systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspects and/or repairs parks playground equipment at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the equipment are functioning properly and safely.
• Inspect, clean and/or repairs park restroom facilities at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the facilities are clean and functioning properly.
• Inspects and/or repairs to irrigation systems, to include work with PVC pipe fittings, dripline and various sprinkler parts.
• Performs landscaping to include the planting, transplanting, watering, pruning and selection of plants, flower, bushes and trees as needed to maintain parks and other assigned city properties.
• Responsible for mowing, weed eating, and trash pickup of park grounds and other assigned areas.
• Responsible for painting and rust protection to parks grounds equipment, facilities and sign and in other assigned city properties.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspects and/or repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly as needed.
• Installs and repairs street signs.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole cleaning, storm sewer pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Performs placement of traffic control barrels, barriers and barricades.
• Use front end loader and tractor as assigned.
• Performs minor electrical work to replacement of plugs and outlets when needed.
• Operates light and medium front end loaders when needed.
• Trains other staff when assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related work experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid state driver's license.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Knowledge and skill in landscaping procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, push and riding mowers, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, telephone, and ditch witch.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level n the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this position the employee will be exposed to direct sunlight on a regular basis.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.