Maintenance Technician I or II - Parks

The City of Belton • Belton, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, with direction from the Senior Maintenance Technician, the Maintenance Technician I position will perform general maintenance, repairs, and installations at City parks, medians, Right-of-Way areas, athletic fields, and municipal facilities. These responsibilities will require outdoor and indoor assignments assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department. Maintenance Technician II receives technical assistance from Senior Maintenance Technician. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have at least a minimum of one (1) year's experience in Parks maintenance (for Maintenance Technician II).
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License is required.
• Knowledge of Park and Recreation facility maintenance, repair, and construction methods and practices.
• Knowledge of General maintenance and repair techniques for common tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work; and their basic safety precautions and procedures.
• Knowledge of Operation and maintenance of assigned light equipment, power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of Safe handling techniques of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Knowledge of Mechanical principles
• Knowledge of Safe and efficient operation of various types of vehicles including a backhoe, lawn maintenance equipment and tools associated with building maintenance and care of parks athletic fields.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written communications and directions.
• Ability to plan and organize materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders and daily assignments.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to follow City policies and procedures.
• Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Must be able to lift up to 85 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• May require higher driver’s license classification after employment at the City’s expense.
• May be required to obtain certification or licensure specific to area of assignment after date of employment at the City’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields, levels ground, and monitors grounds for safety hazards.
• Mow, trim, hand rake and grade athletic fields.
• Water and fertilize as necessary.
• Keep fields free of obstructions and debris.
• Maintains, installs, and replaces landscaping in City parks, Right-of-Way areas, medians, and municipal facilities.
• Cleans worksites and restores landscaping to original condition upon completion of maintenance work.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides to medians, parks and recreation areas to control weeds.
• Mows grass, trims trees, and pulls weeds in City owned areas.
• Water grounds.
• Remove trash and debris.
• Assist in setting up forms and pouring and finishing concrete.
• Paint, repair and maintain equipment, furniture, facilities and playground components.
• Install signs, irrigation components, and electrical fixtures.
• Maintain comfort stations and other park buildings.
• Scrape old paint and repaint facilities as needed.
• Paint and repair fences, materials and equipment as necessary.
• Clean mowers and perform preventative maintenance and equipment maintenance on all equipment and materials being used.
• Maintain safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and tools used to ensure they are in safe operating order.
• Perform routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• May be required to assist in the setup, teardown, and cleanup for special events and meetings.
• May occasionally be required to work on-call, evenings or weekends.
• Assist in other departmental operations when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid employee only medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave available.
• Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System is required, as well as Social Security deductions.

What This Job Offers

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