Maintenance Worker- Parks

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  - We take ownership of our collective performance
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  - We value and respect all employees
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We LOVE De Soto

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  - We lift up our community
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  - We take ownership of our collective performance
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  - We value and respect all employees
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  - We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to ensure City parks and public areas are maintained and provide a clean and safe public park environment. This is accomplished by completing maintenance and repairs to City grounds; operating equipment; performing minor equipment repairs; maintaining park and playground equipment; performing landscaping duties; cleaning and maintaining public restrooms; setting up and breaking down equipment for events;

and removing graffiti. Other duties include operating City vehicles and responding to emergency maintenance requests.

• Maintains the appearance and safety of grounds, medians, rights-of-way, and other property by mowing, trimming and edging; spraying shrubs and trees with fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides; removing debris; maintaining irrigation systems; and planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Ensures the readiness of athletic fields by leveling and smoothing the surface; painting; striping; prepping for play; completing repairs; and inspecting equipment.
• Maintains the appearance and safety of playground and picnic areas by removing litter; emptying trash; and inspecting, repairing or replacing worn or damaged equipment.
• Maintains vehicles by checking fluids; stocking vehicles with equipment, materials, and supplies; logging mileage and related information; and reporting maintenance or repairs.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of parks, roadways, and landscapes
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear and procedures
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

• Health Insurance- BCBS
• Dental Insurance- BCBS
• Vision Insurance
  - Eye Med Insight
• Flexible Spending
  - Payflex
• Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
• Life Insurance
  - Dearborn National
• The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
• Voluntary Term Life Option
  - Dearborn National
• This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program
  - Deer Oaks
• Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
• Education Pay
• Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
• Social Security
• Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
• Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
• Vacation
• Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Sick Leave
• Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Holidays
• Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
• Longevity Pay
• Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
• This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
• Worker's Compensation
• Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
• Fire/Police
• Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
• Deferred Compensation Plans
  - Mass Mutual/Empower
• Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.