Parks Technician I

cityofbelen; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 31,280 - 38,231; Full time

Job summary

City of Belén Parks Department is seeking a Parks Technician I to perform entry-level park maintenance, turf management, irrigation work, shade structures, and related repairs at city parks.

This full-time regular position requires operating lawn equipment, maintaining playgrounds and lighting, coordinating seasonal tasks, and supporting city events. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid New Mexico driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• A valid New Mexico’s driver’s license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, days and holidays as directed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule with minimal supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine park maintenance.
• Maintains lighting fixtures, irrigation systems.
• Maintains playground equipment.
• Performs regular sprinkler systems maintenance; to include line sizes, spacing, type and control equipment.
• Operates lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees.
• Operates various small equipment to turn and prepare soil.
• Assures lawns are trim and attractive.
• Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler system to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring, and repairs other equipment.
• Performs general cleanup, maintenance, and repair of rest rooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities.
• Performs various seasonal duties such as snow removal and weed control, etc.
• Work flexible hours, days and holidays as directed.
• Ensures quality customer service.
• Assists with City functions and events.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Independent work

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Parks Technician I

FULL-TIME REGULAR

Starting annual salary $34,756 ($16.71 an hour)

Deadline for applications is Wednesday August 12, 2026 no later than 5PM MTD

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a wide variety of entry level semi-skilled duties related to planning, coordinating and directing all phases of park maintenance to include turf management and beautification, irrigation systems, shade structures, and construction and repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs routine park maintenance.
• Assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, irrigation systems.
• Assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.
• Performs regular sprinkler systems maintenance; to include line sizes, spacing, type and control equipment.
• Operates lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees.
• Operates various small equipment to turn and prepare soil.
• Assures lawns are trim and attractive.
• Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler system to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring, and repairs other equipment.
• Performs general cleanup, maintenance, and repair of rest rooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities.
• Performs various seasonal duties such as snow removal and weed control, etc.
• Work flexible hours, days and holidays as directed.
• Ensures quality customer service.
• Assists with City functions and events.
• Performs related duties as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• A valid New Mexico’s driver’s license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, days and holidays as directed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule with minimal supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.**

EQUIPMENT USED

Knowledge to include use of landscaping equipment, maintenance equipment. Knowledge on using a two-way radio, ladders, work tools, power tool, tractor, and gator.

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 sometimes required to read, write, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle, feel, or operate equipment and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to push, pull, stoop, bend or kneel. Often needs to climb up to a 16-foot ladder.

The employee must occasionally lift up to sixty (60) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and 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 works primarily outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment varies dependent on activities scheduled; it may be extremely quiet to extremely noisy.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities.

**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**