Parks Maintenance Specialist I & II - Mechanic

SUMMARY

The job description below is for Parks Maintenance Specialist I, however, based on experience and qualifications, candidates can be hired at the following:

$42,068.15 - $61,000.24 / Annually

$20.22 - $29.32 / Hourly

$44,801.88 - $64,964.24 / Annually

$21.53 - $31.23 / Hourly

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.

That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

Under direct supervision of the Parks Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to maintain City parks, grounds, facilities, and amenities. Work is primarily performed at/on parks and athletic fields in upkeep and maintenance of City Property. Employees perform manual level work and possess dexterity and manipulative ability, utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment in the performance of tasks, and usually work in adverse environmental conditions.

Performs related work as required. Depending on the applicant’s experience, licenses, and skills, the position can be filled at Level I or II.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

When assigned to Parks Maintenance Specialist I

• Under direct supervision, provides highly skilled and specialized operations, maintenance, and management of certain elements of the City of McKinney's parks system.
• Coordinates and executes specific projects under direct supervision.
• Performs maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to irrigation systems.
• Duties may include irrigation/repair/maintenance, landscape maintenance, athletic field maintenance, playground repair/inspection, graffiti removal, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, fabrication, small engine repair, and project management, or some combination thereof.
• Maintains record or inventory as required.
• Operates all types of ground maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Performs regular and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Performs a variety of general duties related to the maintenance, upkeep, construction, installation, and repair of City parks, grounds, trails, athletic fields, recreation facilities, buildings, and other City-owned landscaped areas.
• Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, weed‑eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming and sodding as needed.
• Cleans, clears, and disposes of debris and refuse in trash bins and in the landscape from City and municipal properties.
• Assists in preparations for, and clean‑up during and after, special events as needed.
• Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing, and…