Parks Operations & Grounds Technician

Gulfshoresal; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks Maintenance Technician in City of South Padre Island performs a range of semi-skilled maintenance tasks, operating equipment to repair, maintain, and replace parks equipment and landscaping and irrigation systems. This role requires light to heavy manual labor, ability to work safely, and willingness to follow safety standards.

A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; bilingual Spanish-English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related work experience; or equivalent education/experience.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.
• A valid state driver’s license.
• Knowledge of landscaping procedures and maintenance basics.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs playground equipment and facilities.
• Maintains irrigation and landscaping systems and performs routine procedures.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs heavy manual tasks and works with safety in mind.
• Collaborates with staff to complete park maintenance projects.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Safety

Landscaping procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Pickup truck

Utility truck

Tamper

Plate compactor

Saws

Pumps

Generators

Mowers

Shovels

Wrenches

Ditch Witch

Job description

The Parks Maintenance Technician in City of South Padre Island performs a range of semi-skilled maintenance tasks, operating equipment to repair, maintain, and replace parks equipment and landscaping and irrigation systems. This role requires light to heavy manual labor, ability to work safely, and willingness to follow safety standards.

A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; bilingual Spanish-English is preferred.