Parks Technician I

City Of Southlake•Southlake, TX

13d

About The Position

The Parks Technician maintains and improves City parkland and recreation facilities to ensure they are ready for public use. The role uses City equipment to complete daily maintenance tasks, including upkeep of playgrounds, tennis facilities, the community center, dog park, grounds, and plants. Additional work includes preparing athletic fields, cleaning restrooms and concession stands, supporting special events and projects, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. The position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and may require overtime and some evenings, weekends, and holidays or events.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions and understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.
Knowledge equivalent to less than a high school education or equivalency.
Valid Texas Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

A valid CDL; candidates with a CDL are eligible to be considered for a Parks Technician II role.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair City parks and recreation facilities through mowing, landscaping, weed eating, trimming trees and shrubbery, raking leaves, and removing trash.
Clean restrooms and perform other manual maintenance tasks as assigned.
Prepare athletic fields for play by cleaning playing areas, marking fields, painting lines, and setting up goals.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Deliver and set up materials and facilities for meetings and special events.
Deliver equipment to storage.
Assist with special events and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.