Senior Parks Technician

City of Kyle; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Parks Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining parkland, trails, and facilities while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for the community. You will be responsible for advanced maintenance tasks, operating heavy machinery, and supporting the Parks Department in various projects. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a strong background in landscape maintenance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the beautification and sustainability of the community. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through effective park management and environmental conservation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in park maintenance or related field.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for handling tools and chemicals.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and maintenance of parks and trails.
• Provide guidance and support to Parks Technicians and seasonal staff.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Landscape Maintenance

Turf Care

Irrigation Systems

Heavy Machinery Operation

Chemical Application

Team Leadership

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

Skid Steers

Mini-Excavators

Backhoes

Tractors

Job description

Under the guidance and direction of the Parks Department Division Manager, the Senior Parks Technician will assist with day-to-day operations within the Parks TEC division (Parks, Trails, and Environmental Conservation) in the maintenance and upkeep of parkland, rights-of-way, athletic fields, facilities, and landscaped areas.

• Performs advanced-level maintenance of park grounds, trails, athletic fields, medians, and landscaped areas using a variety of power tools and equipment.

• Assists with prioritizing and organizing daily assignments for the crew when the Crew Leader is unavailable or off-site.

• Provides informal guidance and field support to Parks Technicians and seasonal employees during routine tasks or project work.

• Performs skilled and advanced tasks such as turf maintenance, irrigation troubleshooting, hardscape repairs, and safe chemical application (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides).

• Conducts routine inspections of park assets, identifying and reporting hazards, equipment issues, or maintenance needs.

• Serves as a primary operator for complex equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and zero-turn mowers; provides guidance and informal training to other staff on proper and safe equipment operation.

• Assists with event preparation, logistics, and teardown for City-sponsored events and activities, including working evenings or weekends as needed.

• Ensures proper care and preventative maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned to the crew.

• Completes assigned work orders accurately and timely using the City’s asset management or work order system.

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of maintenance facilities, storage areas, and workspaces.

• Works collaboratively with other divisions (e.g., Trails, Landscape, Beautification, Park Maintenance) to complete multi-department projects.

• Demonstrates working knowledge and field experience across multiple Parks TEC divisions, including trails maintenance, conservation practices, and general parks operations; supports cross-divisional tasks as needed to meet departmental priorities.Follows all City safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions and assisting with site safety setup when needed.

• Communicates regularly with supervisors regarding field conditions, resource needs, and project updates.

• Assists with inventory management for division supplies and equipment.

• Responds to after-hours emergencies or assignments as needed.

• Performs duties of Parks Technician as needed and other duties as assigned.

Community Relations

o Maintains desired working relationship with employees of Public Facilities, and all team Kyle members.

o Provides support to all City department programs and/or activities as needed.

o Actively participates in creating and providing desired service levels to the citizens of Kyle and non-citizens outside the City of Kyle.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable State, Federal, and local laws involving parks and recreation, landscaping, pesticide, maintenance.

• Ability to maintain cooperate relationships with other City employees and officials, and with the general public.

• Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency.

• ·Strong understanding of landscape maintenance, turf care, irrigation systems, and park facility upkeep.

• Ability to lead and mentor staff while maintaining a positive team environment.

• Working knowledge of work order systems, safety regulations, and equipment troubleshooting.

• Skilled in safe operation of heavy machinery, power tools, hand tools, push mowers, front line mowers, edgers, trimmers, pruning tools, chainsaws, air blowers, chippers, hydro-mulch machines, City vehicle, and pesticide/herbicide sprayers, tractors, flatbed trucks, and dump trucks.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, maintenance plans, and operational procedures

• Ability to communicate effectively in English with City of Kyle staff and the public, at minimum, basic conversational English.

• Ability to read City policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and warning labels, and traffic signs; ability to perform basic math skill

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two (2) or more years of experience as an equipment operator, park maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, landscaping, general construction, irrigation, electrical, or a related field.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle’s vehicle insurance provider.

• Proficient in operating landscaping and maintenance equipment, including mowers, trimmers,

• tractors, and other power tools.

• Working knowledge of safety procedures when handling tools, machinery, and chemicals.

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical labor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a lead role.

• Certifications in pesticide application, irrigation, or turf management.

• Experience in irrigation installation and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of minor plumbing, electrical, or carpentry repair.

• Prior municipal or government experience in a similar role.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical requirements include lifting to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally. Subject to standing and walking frequently; vision constantly; sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, hearing, talking and foot controls.

• Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions; machinery with moving parts, hazardous chemicals/materials, and infectious diseases is involved.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is no intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, form any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.