PARK TECHNICIAN II

City of Amarillo•Lansing, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Park Technician II performs skilled and semi-skilled labor for the Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Division. This position is considered weather-essential personnel and may be assigned to the Irrigation/Park Plumber or Special Projects function. In the Irrigation/Park Plumber function, the employee plans, repairs, replaces, and installs irrigation and plumbing systems in parks and recreational facilities. In Special Projects, the employee plans, repairs, replaces, fabricates, and maintains park assets in parks and recreational facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of related experience.
Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
For the Irrigation Tech/Park Plumber assignment, ability to obtain a Texas Irrigation Technician or Texas Irrigator License within 365 days of hire.
For the Special Projects assignment, ability to obtain a Certified Welding Certificate within 365 days of hire.
Ability to read and write and maintain accurate paperwork.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and plans.
Ability to use computers for data entry and recordkeeping.
Working familiarity with hand and power tools, including saws, drills, grinders, shovels, and rakes.
Ability to operate vehicles and light and heavy-duty equipment safely in accordance with City of Amarillo regulations and procedures.
Ability to manage time effectively and complete delegated work within specified timeframes.
Ability to work in a team and coordinate with fellow workers.
Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk; make rational decisions; and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Test, repair, maintain, and install irrigation and plumbing systems.
Identify and troubleshoot irrigation system problems and components, including piping, valves, electrical wiring, pumps, VFDs, and controllers.
Inspect irrigation system efficiency and assist with adjusting irrigation timing and schedules.
Operate light and heavy vehicles and equipment in accordance with City of Amarillo safety regulations and procedures.
Inspect irrigation and plumbing repairs completed by contractors.
Assist with preparing plans and specifications for improvements and new installations.
Assist the Foreperson with training new employees.
Purchase materials and supplies for daily assignments when asked and approved.
Perform routine snow and ice removal when needed.
Repair, install, and maintain park assets, including tables, benches, signs, playgrounds, fencing, goals, doors, fountains, aerators, locks, pools, splash pads, sidewalks, restrooms, and lighting systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, and install fountains, faucets, toilets, sinks, irrigation heads, and other plumbing components as needed.
Cut, fabricate, and weld metal objects or equipment.
Cut, fabricate, and construct objects from wood.
Inspect buildings, pumps, motors, and equipment for service and repair needs.
Perform routine concrete work.
Assist with graffiti removal.
Assist with preparing specifications for improvement projects.
Inspect contractor-completed work.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.