Public Works Maintenance Technician

city of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waco seeks a safety-focused inspector to examine park play areas and equipment for hazards, compliance, and structural integrity. Under basic supervision, you will inspect swings, slides, climbers, and related infrastructure to ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in park maintenance or related fields, and a valid Texas driver’s license. CPSI must be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years general trades, park maintenance, or construction experience, or related field.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is required within 1 Year.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and comprehensive audits of swings, slides, climbers, and surrounding infrastructure.
• Checks for entrapment risks, sharp protrusions, worn hardware, rusted bolts, and broken components.
• Measures and monitors the depth of protective ground surfaces like wood mulch, rubber tiles, or pour-in-place rubber to cushion falls.
• Maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; leads, schedules and instructs work crews.
• Records findings with written notes and photos, logging maintenance needs or immediate closure requests.
• Works with park maintenance teams to fix or remove damaged equipment.
• Responsible for building maintenance, irrigation, ornamental landscape, and basic construction.
• Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• Operates a city vehicle equipped with tools, testing instruments, and safety equipment to travel to various work sites, perform inspections, and ensure compliance.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.

Skills

Safety inspections

Attention to detail

Valid Texas Driver's License

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

2 years park maintenance or related experience

Tools

CPSI within 1 year

Job description

Minimum starting salary is $20.9342 hourly, depending on qualifications.

Job Summary

Under basic supervision, inspects park play areas and equipment for safety hazards, structural damage, and compliance with national standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years general trades, park maintenance, or construction experience, or related field
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is required within 1 Year

Preferred

• TDA Non-Commercial Pesticide License

Essential Functions

• Conducts routine and comprehensive audits of swings, slides, climbers, and surrounding infrastructure.
• Checks for entrapment risks, sharp protrusions, worn hardware, rusted bolts, and broken components.
• Measures and monitors the depth of protective ground surfaces like wood mulch, rubber tiles, or pour-in-place rubber to cushion falls.
• Maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; leads, schedules and instructs work crews.
• Records findings with written notes and photos, logging maintenance needs or immediate closure requests.
• Works with park maintenance teams to fix or remove damaged equipment.
• Responsible for building maintenance, irrigation, ornamental landscape, and basic construction.
• Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
• Operates a city vehicle equipped with tools, testing instruments, and safety equipment to travel to various work sites, perform inspections, and ensure compliance.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.