SENIOR P & R MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Mineralwellstx; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mineral Wells is seeking a Senior Parks Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing utility systems across various city facilities. The role requires physical endurance, technical skills, and public relation abilities. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

City paid Hospitalization

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Annual Vacation Leave

Sick Leave Benefits

14 paid Annual Holidays

Annual Personal Day

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of chemicals and electrical systems for swimming pools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water chemistry for City Pool and recreational facilities.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on city facilities and equipment.
• Operate various equipment including trucks and backhoe.

Skills

Public Relation Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Electrical Systems

Job description

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JOB TITLE: SENIOR PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

FULL TIME: YES, ON CALL: YES

JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of all utility systems of all facilities within the Parks and Recreation Department, Library, Airport, playground equipment, swimming pools and other City owned facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain proper water chemistry for City Pool.
• Maintain Park and recreational facilities include gymnasium, tennis courts, athletic fields, hiking trails, playground equipment, and swimming pools.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and related activities of electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, painting, welding and swimming pools.
• Make repairs to city facilities as needed.
• Assist Parks crew with general maintenance of grounds including mowing, trimming and weed maintenance duties.
• Working with other city departments as assistance on projects is needed.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, ditch witch, air compressor, jackhammer, fork lift and a variety of hand and power tools.
• In addition to climbing, bending and stooping; lift 25 to 100 pounds on a frequent basis, lift in excess of 100 pounds occasionally.
• Pick up trash and debris from the park grounds and empty refuse containers.
• Some weekend work and on-call work required.
• Maintain appropriate uniform appearance and personal hygiene.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the care and appearance of assigned equipment.
• Research project costs and assists with material purchases.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSE:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), a valid Texas Drivers License and a good driving record. Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems. Knowledge of chemicals and electrical systems for swimming pools. Ability to read and understand schematics and to know and understand the occupational hazards of this type of work and be able to work safely. Skills in the operation of tools to repair and refurbish existing equipment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must possess public relation skills.

MINIMUM STARTING SALARY$19.84Hour

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Employees of the City of Mineral Wells receive City paid Hospitalization, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Optional Dependent Hospitalization, Employee and Dependent Dental, Aflac and Vision Insurance at Employee’s expense. TMRS Retirement Plan, Annual Vacation Leave, Sick Leave Benefits, 14 paid Annual Holidays, and an Annual Personal Day are also provided.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted on the City's Application for Employment form, which is available from and returnable to: City of Mineral Wells, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 460, 115 S.W. First Street, Mineral Wells, TX. A copy of the application is also available on our website at www.mineralwellstx.gov. Please call Human Resource at 940-328-7701 for further information.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED.

Application packets may be submitted to the Human Resources Office in person or may be emailed or postmarked no later than the deadline to be considered.

THE CITY OF MINERAL WELLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER