Public Works Technician - Parks

City of Athens; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Athens is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform manual labor and semi-skilled tasks in city parks and facilities in Texas. You will operate mowing equipment, trim landscaping, and assist with minor repairs to irrigation, plumbing, and electrical systems as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining park grounds, cleaning and organizing service areas, and assisting in events. A valid Texas driver's license and a high school diploma or GED are required; three years in general

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic landscaping.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Three years of general maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowing equipment and performs routine park maintenance.
• Mows grass, clears foliage, cleans park grounds and maintains park facilities.
• Maintains park equipment and facilities; assists with minor plumbing and irrigation repairs.
• Assists with cleaning, organizing, and inventory control of service areas.
• Operates various small equipment and large vehicles.
• Follows safety regulations and reports problems to supervisors.
• May be required to work a 24-hour stand-by on-call basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Basic landscaping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

• 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 of basic landscaping

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