Parks Technician - Natural Resources

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP • The Woodlands, TX

1d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of a Parks Supervisor, Foreman or a Crew leader perform skilled and semi-skilled work related to maintenance and renovation of parks and recreation facilities, grounds, pathways, and landscape.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and meet the driver safety policy requirements.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening, pass background check, and eligible status on Motor Vehicle Report.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Entry level knowledge of drainage, operate required tools/equipment, landscape installation and maintenance are a plus.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, lawn edgers, UTV and mechanical blower, brush/tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, vehicles up to 26000 GVWR, various hand and job-related power tools.
• Entry level knowledge to concrete, minor carpentry work, and landscape installation and maintenance are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in support of development and maintenance of parks, pools, grounds, wooded reserves, and sport fields e.g., mowing, edging, fertilizing, seeding, pruning, planting, and/ or removing weeds, trees and shrubs, clearing right-of-way areas and drainage with appropriate equipment.
• Gather and dispose of debris and dead animals.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, sod cutters, chainsaws, tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, forklifts, and other various hand and job-related power tools.
• Participates in emergency response teams.
• Must meet and maintain the requirements of the driver safety policy.
• Employee may be required to work special events on nights, weekends or holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees