Parks Operations Technician I

City of Leander•Leander, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level work maintaining parks, athletic fields, trails and greenways, public spaces, irrigation systems, park structures, fixtures, and recreational facilities. Duties include mowing, litter and trash removal, minor construction and repairs, and assisting with special events and programs. The position uses basic skills, works under close supervision, and allows minimal initiative and independent judgment. Assignments may vary.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license from any U.S. state and ability to obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire, according to state law.
Ability to wear the City-provided uniform and issued personal protective equipment, including steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, a safety vest, and ear protection; follow safety procedures and use safety equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow detailed verbal and written instructions; read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and communicate courteously and diplomatically with employees and the public.
Skill in safely operating assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles, handling multiple tasks, and prioritizing work.
Able to stand, walk, sit, handle and feel items, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl, talk, and hear; must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to lift or move 100 pounds and drag up to 150 pounds.
Available to work flexible schedules and irregular hours, including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of related experience.
Certificate or degree from a trade or technical school, or a college degree.
Experience or knowledge of arboricultural and horticultural practices, maintenance operations, and mowing.
Experience in welding, metal fabrication, masonry, painting, carpentry, concrete, plumbing, electrical work, or heavy equipment.
Experience working for a city, state, or county.

Responsibilities

Operate specialized equipment and perform manual labor to maintain safe parks and City facilities.
Perform general park maintenance and repairs, including mowing, weed eating and removal, edging, painting, masonry, carpentry, playground and park-structure maintenance, fencing, lighting, irrigation systems, sidewalks, parking lots, picnic tables, dog waste stations, and restrooms.
Perform pest and weed control, tree planting and pruning, fertilization, and trash removal.
Make repairs and maintain buildings, facilities, irrigation systems, and equipment using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills; report problems requiring additional attention.
Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
Prepare and maintain athletic fields and sport courts, including dragging and lining fields, setting bases, mowing, irrigation repair, watering, cleaning, pest and weed control, fertilization, and trash removal.
Maintain, clean, and repair swimming pools and water-splash parks; perform plumbing repairs.
Assist with setup and teardown for festivals, special events, and programs, including staging, tables, chairs, tents, parking, trash removal, generators, and light towers.
Record completed work through the City’s work order system.
Carry out landscape management of City open/public spaces and public safety facilities as assigned.
Place and take down pavilion reservation signs.
Provide park and facility visitors with information, directions, or other assistance as permitted.
Work flexible schedules and irregular hours, including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays, on assigned or scheduled shifts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.