Parks Operations Technician PT

Takes explicit direction from departmental supervision and carries out duties in accordance with established policies and procedures; exercises moderate levels of independent judgement and initiative. Interacts frequently with department personnel and the external public. Provides manual labor to ensure the timely construction, repair, and maintenance of the City’s park system. Supports special events.

• Construct and maintain City park grounds, clean assigned reservation areas, pick up litter and other debris.
• Repair and maintain City park buildings and equipment; minor plumbing, painting, sandblasting, light welding, replacing light bulbs, repairing park benches, etc.
• Respond to park patron routine inquiries and enforce park rules and regulations.
• Maintain City tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition; make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; report unsafe or inoperable equipment to department management.
• May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support.
• Perform rounds of park facilities including restrooms to pick up trash, empty trashcans, and inspect areas for damage and vandalism of city assets.
• Part‑time, weekend work schedule.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No related work experience required.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, time and task management skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non‑management employees, and City and other government officials.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Physical ability to perform strenuous and continuous activity, including walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and digging in various weather conditions; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to sit and stand in an office environment; visual acuity, speech, hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools, including light trucks, tractors with shredders, lawn tractors, weed eaters, trailers, shop tools, and various hand tools; operate light/heavy equipment.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials.
• Will work part‑time, weekend schedule.

Disclaimer:
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full‑time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full‑time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.