Parks Maintenance Technician - II - III

Overview

Park Maintenance Technician I - II - III position for the City of McKinney. Under the direct supervision of the Parks Supervisor, the role maintains City parks, grounds, facilities, and amenities. Work is performed primarily at parks and athletic fields in upkeep and maintenance of City property. This is a manual-level position requiring dexterity with hand tools and equipment, and the ability to work in adverse environmental conditions.

Depending on experience, licenses, and skills, the position can be filled at Level I, II, or III.

• 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.
• Operates equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City parks, street trees, landscaping, facilities.
• Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, weed-eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming and sodding.
• Performs regular and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and disposes of debris from City and municipal properties.
• Assists in preparations for and clean-up during and after special events.
• Performs maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems; assists with minor plumbing and irrigation work as needed.

• Parks Maintenance Technician I – Performs duties across general maintenance tasks and basic equipment operation within established guidelines.
• Parks Maintenance Technician II – Carries over Level I duties and adds complex irrigation maintenance, minor plumbing and irrigation work, and operation/maintenance of more advanced equipment.
• Parks Maintenance Technician III – Carries over Level I & II duties and adds complex irrigation maintenance, system checks, equipment operation for athletic fields, painting/maintenance of municipal properties, fertilizer application, minor electrical and plumbing work, and tree/landscape maintenance tasks.

• Embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Effective communication with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a positive work culture.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources; meet quality, quantity, and timeliness expectations.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment and reference manuals; basic mathematical calculations.
• Licensure and driving standards as required by the City; ability to travel as needed.

• Minimum qualifications vary by Level I, II, & III. Please consult with the hiring manager to review qualifications.
• Experience appropriate to your level may substitute for education and specific experience requirements.

• Preferences vary by Level I, II, & III. Please consult with the hiring manager to review qualifications.

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator's License within 6 months of hire.
• Must be available for rotating schedules that include weekends and evenings.

• Physical demands involve heavy physical effort, with lifting of 20-50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive movements.
• Exposure to extreme weather, odors, dust, pollen, and chemicals may occur.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.