Parks Technician - Enhancement Crew

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP•The Woodlands, TX

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Technician works under the immediate supervision of a Parks Supervisor, Foreman, or Senior Technician, performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and renovation work on parks and recreation facilities, grounds, pathways, and landscapes. The role supports the development and maintenance of parks, pools, restrooms, and sports fields, and includes routine upkeep and repairs specific to the Enhancement Crew in the Town Center and along the Waterway. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing. The employee must meet and maintain the requirements of the driver safety policy and may be called upon to perform assigned emergency services during disasters or other emergencies. Work on special events may be required at night, on weekends, or on holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One year of related experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the driver safety policy requirements.
Ability to operate and maintain lawn mowers, lawn edgers, UTVs, mechanical blowers, brush and tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, vehicles up to 26,000 GVWR, and various hand and job-related power tools.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently standing and walking and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform work in outdoor conditions involving frequent exposure to environmental hazards and physical effort.
Must meet and maintain the requirements of the driver safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Entry-level knowledge of concrete, minor carpentry work, and landscape installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Maintain parks, pools, grounds, restrooms, and sports fields through tasks such as mowing, edging, fertilizing, seeding, pruning, planting, weed removal, and tree and shrub removal.
Clear right-of-way areas and drainage using appropriate equipment.
Paint, repair, and refurbish fixtures, signs, equipment, and other items.
Gather and dispose of debris, wood, trash, limbs, weeds, grass, trees, shrubs, plants, and dead animals.
Operate and maintain lawn mowers, sod cutters, chainsaws, tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, forklifts, and other hand and power tools.
Participate in emergency response teams and perform assigned emergency service duties.
Perform maintenance, painting, and power washing on bridges, pavilions, and other structures.
Perform routine repairs on trolley gates, handrails, wayfinding signage, and trash cans.
Clean monuments, remove debris, and repair hardscapes in the Town Center and along the Waterway.
Support large projects such as landscape enhancements, building improvements, parking lot striping, and tree and landscape fertilization.
Work special events on nights, weekends, or holidays when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.