Parks Maintenance Technician: Part-Time

The Final date to receive applications for this position is Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The Parks Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of parks equipment and landscaping and irrigation systems.

• Inspects and/or repairs parks playground equipment at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the equipment are functioning properly and safely.
• Inspect, clean and/or repairs park restroom facilities at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the facilities are clean and functioning properly.
• Inspects and/or repairs to irrigation systems, to include work with PVC pipe fittings, dripline and various sprinkler parts.
• Performs landscaping to include the planting, transplanting, watering, pruning and selection of plants, flower, bushes and trees as needed to maintain parks and other assigned city properties.
• Responsible for mowing, weed eating, and trash pickup of park grounds and other assigned areas.
• Responsible for painting and rust protection to parks grounds equipment, facilities and sign and in other assigned city properties.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.

• Inspects and/or repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly as needed.
• Installs and repairs street signs.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole cleaning, storm sewer pipe repair, laying and back filling.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Performs placement of traffic control barrels, barriers and barricades.
• Use front end loader and tractor as assigned.
• Performs minor electrical work to replacement of plugs and outlets when needed.
• Operates light and medium front end loaders when needed.
• Trains other staff when assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related work experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• A valid state driver's license.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual:
  Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Knowledge and skill in landscaping procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

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