Parks Maintenance Specialist I & II

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Specialist maintains the City of McKinney’s parks, grounds, facilities, amenities, trails, athletic fields, recreation facilities, buildings, and other landscaped areas. The position works primarily at parks and athletic fields, performs manual maintenance and repair work using a variety of hand tools and equipment, and may work in adverse environmental conditions. Depending on experience, licenses, and skills, candidates may be hired at Level I or Level II. The position reports to the Parks Supervisor. At Level I, the specialist performs parks-system operations, maintenance, and project work under direct supervision. Duties may include irrigation, landscape and athletic-field maintenance, playground inspections and repairs, graffiti removal, carpentry, electrical and plumbing work, fabrication, small-engine repair, and project management. At Level II, Level I duties continue, with greater independence in project execution, assistance with complex irrigation repairs and minor plumbing, and operation and maintenance of complex equipment. Employees are expected to support the City’s Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE) values; contribute to a positive, collaborative work culture; maintain reliable attendance; communicate effectively; and continue learning and developing. The role requires a Class C Texas driver’s license, passing a drug screen and background check, and availability for rotating schedules that include weekends and evenings. Employees must be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Level I: two years of supplemental vocational or technical training and certifications related to parks or grounds operations, maintenance, or project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and expertise.
For Level I: qualifying technician licenses or certifications, such as Landscape Irrigation Technician, Landscape Industry Certified Exterior Technician (NALP), Master Gardener, Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist, TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP), or other qualifying parks-maintenance certifications.
For Level II: Level I qualifications, plus two years of apprenticeship with the City of McKinney as a Park Maintenance Specialist I or equivalent prior work experience.
For Level II: qualified licenses or credentials such as Certified Playground Inspector, Certified Arborist, Master Gardener Advanced Training, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, irrigator’s license, or similar qualifications as dictated by job responsibilities.
Must have a Class C Texas Driver’s License and meet the City’s driving standards.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of hire.
Must be available for rotating schedules that include weekends and evenings.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work as part of a team, organize work and resources, follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions, and use judgment within established procedures.
Ability to operate, maneuver, or control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials; perform coordinated movements; use reference materials; and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 20–50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain City parks, grounds, facilities, amenities, trails, athletic fields, recreation facilities, buildings, and other landscaped areas.
Perform and coordinate parks-system operations, maintenance, and assigned projects under direct supervision at Level I and with minimal supervision at Level II.
Maintain, repair, and adjust irrigation systems; assist with complex irrigation maintenance and repairs at Level II.
Perform landscape and athletic-field maintenance, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming, and sodding.
Inspect and repair playgrounds and perform duties such as graffiti removal, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, fabrication, small-engine repair, and project management as assigned.
Clean up, clear, and dispose of debris and refuse from City and municipal properties.
Assist with preparation for and cleanup during and after special events.
Operate ground-maintenance machinery and equipment, and perform regular and preventive maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
At Level II, operate and maintain complex equipment such as large mowers, tractors, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and aerial lifts as needed.
Maintain records or inventories as required.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, and people receiving City services.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed.