Parks Maintenance Technician I
Parks Maintenance Technician I
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Job Description
Job Description
The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees citizens and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being One City One Team of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of beingC.O.O.L.
- RespeCtful by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- ProfessiOnal by being knowledgeable competent and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- TrustwOrthy by delivering service in an open honest and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
- FriendLy by committing to a harmonious engaging and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.
Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work This might be the place for you and the COOLest job youve ever had!
The City of MurphyParks & Recreation Departmentseeks to add aParks Maintenance Technician Ito its dynamic team!Under the direction of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor the Parks Maintenance Technician I performs routine and repetitive tasks to maintain and beautify the parks and trees street medians right-of-ways ditches and other city facilities in the City of Murphy.
For application support or to check the status of your application contact Human Resources by e-mailingExamples of Duties
- Operates commercial landscape and turf care equipment to include line trimmers stick edger zero turn radius lawn mowers tractors weed-eaters augers tillers tree spades chippers stump grinders welders chain saws various hand tools vehicles and other light to heavy equipment
- Plants cultivates fertilizes trims prunes and removes trees shrubs flowers etc.; selects and shapes trees; treats for insects; and waters and mulches trees shrubs and seasonal beds
- Applies herbicides insecticides and pesticides under direct supervision of a licensed applicator; calibrates and maintains spraying systems; interprets labels; and keeps an inventory of chemicals and applications performed
- Collects and disposes of trash in mowing areas right-of-way areas median areas parks and city buildings
- Maintains and inspects playground and park equipment regularly and documents repairs
- Prepares and maintains athletic facilities during seasonal periods installing and removing goals and nets and maintaining athletic equipment and supplies
- Performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance (including washing checking and servicing) on all equipment vehicles and facilities
- Assists in making preparation and clean-up for special events and functions
- Prepares flower beds works in trenches and tight or enclosed areas; walks through brushes or entangled areas along creeks ditches and other area
- Works safely in close proximity to high-speed vehicle traffic along medians right-of-way and other city property
- Adheres to personnel safety and department policies and procedures
- Informs Parks Superintendent of potential hazards problem areas and inquiries of the general public and work activities
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- A valid Texas Class C Drivers License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy
- Minimum of one (1) year of related commercial landscape turf care irrigation systems equipment operation and maintenance experience
- Possession of a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Certified Pesticide Applicator license.
- May be required to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds of equipment multiple times per day
- May work evenings and weekends as needed
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
