Parks Operations Technician Part-Time

City of Santa Fe Springs; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457 Deferred compensation plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

City of Pflugerville seeks a park maintenance worker to construct and maintain park grounds, assist with repairs of park buildings and equipment, and respond to visitor inquiries while enforcing park rules. The role includes operating light vehicles and tools, performing rounds to inspect facilities, and supporting other departments as needed.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and a Texas Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• Proficient with a PC and Windows/Microsoft Office
• Able to build professional relationships with external parties and internal staff
• Able to set goals, objectives, and procedures for city services
• Clear verbal and written communication with strong time and task management
• Ability to understand instructions in English
• Capable of operating vehicles and park maintenance equipment
• Willingness to work in varying weather and physically demanding conditions

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain City park grounds and facilities.
• Repair and maintain park buildings and equipment; light plumbing, painting, welding, etc.
• Respond to patron inquiries and enforce park rules.
• Maintain tools and equipment; report defects.
• May support other departments as needed.
• Conduct rounds of park facilities and inspect for damage or vandalism.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PC proficiency

Relationship building

Written communication

Time management

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 – 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30 – 60 days.

If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.

Job Summary

Takes explicit direction from departmental supervision and carries out duties in accordance with established policies and procedures; exercises moderate levels independent judgement and initiative. Interacts frequently with department personnel and the external public. Provides manual labor to ensure the timely construction, repair, and maintenance of the City’s park system. Supports special events.

Essential Job Functions And Other Important Duties

• Construct and maintain City park grounds, clean assigned reservation areas, pick up litter and other debris.
• Repair and maintain City park buildings and equipment; minor plumbing, painting, sandblasting, light welding, replacing light bulbs, repairing park benches, etc.
• Respond to park patron routine inquiries and enforce park rules and regulations.
• Maintain City tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition; make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; report unsafe or inoperable equipment to department management.
• May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support.
• Performs rounds of park facilities including restrooms to pick up trash, empty trashcans, and inspect areas for damage and vandalism of city assets.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Relatable Work Experience: N/A

Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Needed

• Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and otherwise interface with external public.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating instructions.
• Ability to effectively and safely operate light trucks, tractors with shredders, lawn tractors, weed eaters, trailers, shop tools, and various hand tools.
• Ability to operate light/heavy equipment.

Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

• Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment.
• Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous and continuous physical activity, including walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and digging in various weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Part-Time weekend work schedule.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials.

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website