Public Works Technician - Parks

City of Athens, TX; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health care

dental

vision

retirement

deferred compensation plans

flexible spending accounts

life insurance

long-term disability

holidays

vacation

sick leave

Job summary

City of Athens, TX is seeking a parks maintenance worker to perform manual labor and semi-skilled tasks, including mowing, vegetation control, and general upkeep of city parks, open spaces, and facilities. You will operate mowing equipment and assist with routine repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and about three years of maintenance experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off, with potential on-call

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Three years of general maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and clear foliage; maintain plants, trees, shrubs and brush.
• Maintain park equipment and facilities; assist with minor plumbing and electrical repairs; operate vehicles and tools including mowers and tractors.
• Clean, organize, and inventory service areas; assist in preparation and facilitation of events.
• Operate various small equipment and large vehicles.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance to equipment on a daily basis.
• Identify and report mechanical problems requiring repair; on-call standby may be required.
• Follow departmental policies and reports city code violations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Texas driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

Performs manual labor and semi-skilled tasks, including the regular operation of mowing equipment, required for the maintenance and management of city parks, open spaces, right-of-ways and facilities. Duties include mowing grass and clearing foliage, cleaning park grounds (e.g., playgrounds, pavilions, sports fields) and general operation, maintenance and repair of park facilities and equipment.

Job Summary

Performs manual labor and semi-skilled tasks, including the regular operation of mowing equipment, required for the maintenance and management of city parks, open spaces, right-of-ways and facilities. Duties include mowing grass and clearing foliage, cleaning park grounds (e.g., playgrounds, pavilions, sports fields) and general operation, maintenance and repair of park facilities and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains plants, mows, propagates, cultivates, fertilizes and/or trims grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush, including use of various light equipment and hand tools; Clears fallen limbs and foliage from park areas.
• Maintains park equipment and facilities; Assists with minor plumbing repairs including irrigation lines, heads and control valves in parks and at city facilities and assists with minor electrical repairs. Operates necessary vehicles and tools including pickup truck, chainsaw, carpentry tools, garden implements, mowers and tractors.
• Assists with cleaning, organizing, and inventory control of service areas, equipment and supplies; assists in preparation and facilitation of events.
• Operates various small equipment and large vehicles.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance to equipment on a daily basis.
• Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports City code violations to supervisor.
• May be required to work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by on call basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic landscaping

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED,
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Three years of general maintenance experience.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at City of Athens Benefits Summary.