Job Details

Parks And Recreation Technician

Salary: $16.02/hr. minimum - $22.50/hr. max (Depending on qualifications) To make minor and major repairs to a variety of park irrigation systems; be available for routine repairs to playground equipment, athletic lighting facilities, picnic facilities, and other related equipment; to perform preventive maintenance on park equipment; and to perform various other duties as assigned.

Supervision: General supervision is provided by the District Park Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

Participate in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing of irrigation systems and occasional repairs to playground equipment, athletic lighting, picnic facilities, drinking fountains and other park equipment as required.

Maintain the park irrigation systems; set irrigation clocks and controls; perform minor repairs including replacing broken heads and repairing minor breaks in the water lines; assist with major irrigation repairs as necessary.

Participate in routine welding, fabricating, and assembly of parts and equipment for a variety of park equipment.

Remain on-call to respond to emergency situations requiring mechanical repairs to a variety of park equipment or other related problems.

Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain work, time and material records.

Maintain basic knowledge of electrical system repairs and maintenance methods.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: Two years experience in one or more of the building maintenance trades, with experience in park-related irrigation maintenance and repair preferred.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license. State of Texas Irrigation License is preferred.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Required overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Full Time Employees: The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance. The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy. The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee. Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.