Parks Maintenance Technician

Brief Description

Under supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of park and open space facilities, structures, and grounds; and performs related duties as required.

Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety practices, accident prevention techniques and occupational hazards.
• Safe operation of power tools and equipment commonly used in the performance of park and open space maintenance and construction, and maintenance and repair of small equipment and power and manual tools.
• Principles and practices of horticulture, landscaping; and irrigation systems, controllers, and components.
• Park maintenance work procedures and practices; materials and methods used in the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of parks grounds and structures.
• Plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, welding, and structural methods, and practices used in park facilities.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Performing routine and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance and construction activities.

Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses Required

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in landscaping, irrigation, or equivalent experience.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.