Parks Technician II - Park Maintenance

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is a Non-Exempt position at pay grade 105.

Attendance

Mowing/Construction Crew: Non- Rotating

40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 7:00 AM

• 3:30 PM. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Tourist District: Rotating

(1stweek) Monday

• Friday, 7:00am

• 3:30pm

(2ndweek) Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun, 7:00am

• 3:30pm

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Parks Technician II objective is to maintain and mow the City's developed and undeveloped parkland, facilities, right of way, and beaches.

Responsibilities

• Collect litter, large debris, animal carcasses, and tree limbs from parkland, facilities, right of way, and beaches.

• Sanitize restrooms and restock toilet paper, soap, hand towels, etc.

• Operate a zero-turn riding mower, standup mower, push mower, tractors in different terrains and slopes.

• Operate gas and electric equipment to weed eat and/or edge around sidewalks, fences, trees, shrubs, poles, signs, guardrails, inlets, meter boxes, and alleys.

• Blow grass clippings and other miscellaneous debris off sidewalks, street curbs, parking lots and playgrounds.

• Must be able to drive a work truck with trailer forward and reverse; must be able to negotiate turns in a safe manner without damaging trailer and tow hitch.

• Install new or transplant plant life (such as trees, shrubs, and flowers), apply application and distribution of compost and mulch by hand, hand tools or powered equipment.

• Lead assigned staff to complete tasks assigned by Park Operations Technicians III and Park Operations Supervisors.

• Report all injuries from assigned staff to Park Operations Supervisors.

• Maintain preventive maintenance logs and submissions for fleet repairs.

• Liaison between department and citizens; responsible for ensuring assigned staff return and secure all issued equipment.

• Must be able to remove graffiti using chemicals or pressure washer.

• Must be able to apply paint to walls, ceilings, poles, playgrounds, meter boxes, accessories, and any other assigned locations using a roller paint brush.

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Certifications, Licenses or Other Requirements:

• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes

• Requires operation of pickup trucks with trailers, motor vehicles, backhoes, tractors, aerial lifts up to 65 feet, and utility vehicles

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to move and deliver work material

• Must be able to walk for long periods and distances

• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb to perform various maintenance functions.

• Must be able to work safely outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions

• Must be able to work around plant material such as trees, shrubs, bushes and grass

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of work-related experience
• A valid driver's license is required; CDL is preferred. Successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.