Parks Technician II - Athletics

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Parks Technician II – Athletic Field Operations to coordinate and perform skilled outdoor maintenance for the city’s sports complexes. You will oversee turf care, mowing, irrigation, field prep and related general duties.

The role requires a High School Diploma and two years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Safety and teamwork are essential in this public service position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two (2) years of experience in athletic field maintenance or related outdoor labor

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs athletic field and ground maintenance including mowing, aerifying, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation and turf care.
• Follows proper safety precautions; installation and care of trees and shrubs, proper pruning techniques and tree removal.
• Performs infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields including wearing infields, repairing bases, pitching, mounds, batter’s boxes, transition areas of infield and outfield.
• Constructs new planting areas and maintain high traffic wear areas on athletic fields.
• Operates and drives a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, lawn mowers, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment.
• Performs maintenance of irrigation system including preventive maintenance, replacement of heads, broken pipes, winterization and summarization of irrigation system.
• Coordinates a variety of preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair on work equipment, buildings and facilities.
• Picks up paper and other debris; sweeps entrances; clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Replenished and maintain restroom supplies including soap dispensers, tissues and towels

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

US:TX:Corpus Christi | Parks & Recreation | Full Time

$ 16.14-0.00 USD

Description

Overview

The Parks Technician II – Athletic Field Operations will coordinate and perform skilled and semi-skilled labor in various aspects of Athletic Field Maintenance Program, including turf and skinned area maintenance, mowing, irrigation, minor construction, repairs and related services activities for the City’s sport complexes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs athletic field and ground maintenance including mowing, aerifying, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation and turf care, etc
• Follows proper safety precautions; installation and care of trees and shrubs, proper pruning techniques and tree removal
• Performs infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields including wearing infields, repairing bases, pitching, mounds, batter’s boxes, transition areas of infield and outfield
• Constructs new planting areas and maintain high traffic wear areas on athletic fields
• Operates and drives a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, lawn mowers, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment
• Performs maintenance of irrigation system including preventive maintenance, replacement of heads, broken pipes, winterization and summarization of irrigation system
• Coordinates a variety of preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair on work equipment, buildings and facilities
• Picks up paper and other debris; sweeps entrances; clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restrooms
• Replenished and maintain restroom supplies including soap dispensers, tissues and towels

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt – Full Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two (2) years of experience

Certifications, Licenses or other requirements

Required

• A valid driver’s license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes
• FBI Background Check: No
• Police Background Check: No
• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.