Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Irving • City of Irving, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering a welcoming environment to members, visitors, and guests, and offers a variety of innovative programs to the community. There is a senior center, gazebos that can be reserved, picnic shelters, and buildings available for club and private use. Seasonal pools and two year-round indoor aquatic facilities also provide numerous opportunities for fitness and fun! The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities, and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity makes them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations, and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of mechanical maintenance experience
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
• Must also have, or be able to obtain within a specified timeframe, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification and either an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

Responsibilities

• Responding to maintenance requests for playgrounds, aquatic facilities, park properties, and other park infrastructure, and from rental customers and other City departments.
• Opening and closing facility gates; and turning lights on/off for vendor rentals and scheduled events.
• Maintenance responsibilities for playgrounds and park infrastructure, display fountains, and maintaining our dog park grounds to ensure all equipment and areas are safe, clean, and in good working condition.
• Performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry work – troubleshooting, making repairs, and assisting with remodeling projects.
• Preparing and painting interior and exterior walls.
• Assembling, dismantling, and moving furniture and other objects.
• Performing light custodial work.
• Responding to after-hours service calls concerning building maintenance emergencies.
• Working additional hours for special events and fountain maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED