Facilities and Parks Maint Tech

Parks And Facilities Maintenance Tech

As a Parks And Facilities Maintenance Tech, you will play a critical role in ensuring our parks, recreational facilities, and other public spaces are well-maintained, safe, and inviting for all members of our community. Your hands-on work will directly contribute to the quality of life and enjoyment of our residents. This position offers a 4-9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays. Job duties include a variety of maintenance activities for all City owned parks and facilities, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, installing and maintaining horticultural areas, performing litter and trash removal, cleaning restrooms and assisting with special events and programs as needed. The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with : Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 Paid Holidays, Comprehensive Insurance Package : Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities :

• Performs general repairs and maintenance to city owned facilities, buildings and parks to include mowing, weed eating, edging, tree pruning, play structures, pavilions, irrigation, lighting, parking lots, restroom cleaning, pest and weed control and trash removal.
• Performs landscaping duties at the City's parks and facilities by mowing and edging lawns, removing debris from walking areas and lawns, trimming trees and shrubbery, removing weeds from lawns and fields and operating various lawn tools and equipment.
• Assists with irrigation installations and repairs by determining problems, repairing and replacing parts, digging holes for accessibility and installation purposes, etc.
• Operate necessary equipment, tools and vehicles associated with tasks listed above.
• Inspects park areas and facilities for repairs.
• Inspects and maintains parks equipment.
• Assists with special events as required including set-up and tear-down.
• May be required to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Perform daily and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

City Of Fate Employee Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City Health Benefits : TML Health

Dental Benefits : MetLife

Life / AD&D : Unum

Short Term / Long Term Disability : Unum

Available at employees' cost : Vision Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Colonial Supplemental Insurance

TMRS (Retirement)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA

11 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Day

Employees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.