Parks Technician, Turf Crew

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP•The Woodlands, TX

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Technician, Turf Crew performs skilled and semi-skilled work maintaining and renovating parks and recreation facilities, grounds, pathways, landscape, open space reserves, ponds, and lakes. The position works under the immediate supervision of a Parks Supervisor, Foreman, or Senior Parks Technician. For the Syntenic Turf Technician assignment, approximately 80% of the work involves synthetic grass maintenance and 20% involves projects, enhancements, and work orders for Parks, Streetscapes, and Town Center. This is a full-time, day-shift position based at the Parks Office Building in The Woodlands, Texas. The role is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing. During emergencies, the employee may be called to work and must perform assigned emergency service duties. Special events may require work at night, on weekends, or on holidays.

Requirements

High school education level.
Ability to operate and maintain lawn mowers, lawn edgers, 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.
Entry-level knowledge of construction, carpentry work, and landscape installation and maintenance.
Valid driver's license and compliance with driver safety policy requirements.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check, and have eligible status on the Motor Vehicle Report.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently standing, walking, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with synthetic turf.

Responsibilities

Perform work supporting the development and maintenance of parks, pools, grounds, restrooms, and sports fields.
Mow, edge, and fertilize grass; prune, plant, or remove weeds, trees, and shrubs; and clear right-of-way areas and drainage using appropriate equipment.
Paint, repair, and refurbish fixtures, signs, equipment, and other items as needed.
Gather and dispose of debris and dead animals.
Operate and maintain lawn mowers, lawn edgers, brush and tree trimmers, chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, vehicles up to 26,000 GVWR, and various hand and job-related power tools.
Perform weekly synthetic grass grooming, sweeping, and repairs.
Provide quarterly filtration services for grass infill materials.
Work on projects, enhancements, and work orders for Parks, Streetscapes, and Town Center.
Participate in emergency response teams and perform assigned emergency service duties.
Work special events on nights, weekends, or holidays when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.