Parks & Trails Maintenance Technician

Houston Parks Board Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Parks Board is seeking an Asset Management Technician to assist with daily tasks, small construction and maintenance projects, and inventory of park assets across Houston's green spaces. The role requires physical work, driving a company vehicle, and coordinating with contractors.

You will maintain benches, signage, trail counters, and other park assets, uphold safety and quality standards, and interact professionally with trail users while supporting HPB’s mission to grow and protect

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of experience with small scale construction projects and maintenance equipment/tasks.
• Ability to read maps/architectural drawings.
• A valid driver’s license (class C) is mandatory as this position requires operating a company-owned vehicle.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams), Microsoft Project, GIS.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Houston Parks Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform small construction and maintenance projects (such as installation of concrete pads, fencing, signage, power washing, etc.), including regular communication with contractors and vendors
• Maintain/repair various types of park assets (such as benches, waste receptacles, etc.)
• Inventory park assets (signs, site furniture, etc.)
• Install and monitor trail counters
• Work collaboratively with HPB staff
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned work by upholding maintenance standards to the highest degree
• Interact with trail users in a courteous and professional manner
• Communicate issues regarding infrastructure, furnishings, safety hazards, quality of the trail user experience issues as needed
• Perform regular trail amenity inspections

Skills

Construction experience

Reading maps

Communication skills

Organizational skills

English fluency

Spanish preferred

MS Office

GIS familiarity

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Houston Parks Board is seeking an Asset Management Technician to assist with daily tasks, small construction and maintenance projects, and inventory of park assets across Houston's green spaces. The role requires physical work, driving a company vehicle, and coordinating with contractors.

You will maintain benches, signage, trail counters, and other park assets, uphold safety and quality standards, and interact professionally with trail users while supporting HPB’s mission to grow and protect