Park Technician II

CLASS SUMMARY :

• Performs journey level maintenance and / or operational activities in assigned area of responsibility. Depending on assignment, typical duties may include : providing customer service;
• performing routine tests, maintenance, and repair of grounds, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, plant, public areas, and / or related items;
• operating motorized vehicles, equipment, and / or plants; inputting data into computerized systems; preparing logs and records;

and / or, performing other related activities.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES : (These duties are a representative sample)

Performs facility, playground, and park maintenance repairs and improvements and including carpentry, irrigation, landscaping, masonry, etc.

throughout the West University Place Parks System and managed areas; work may involve identifying and troubleshooting applicable systems and equipment;

and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Operates, inspects, and maintains equipment, machines, and vehicles to include hand and power tools, backhoe, front-end loader, vehicles, and / or sludge press machines;

inspects and maintains equipment and machines for operational functionality.

Provides customer service by providing assistance and information to the public, vendors, and other internal / external departments or agencies, to facilitate events or operations related to assigned area of function.

Collects and transports solid waste and recyclables from West U Parks.

Prepares, maintains, updates, and / or forwards records, reports, logs, bills, check lists, service orders, and other documentation;

and maintains and / or updates databases and online systems, to ensure timely and accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid Texas driver's license
• Playground Safety Certificate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

• Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations;
• atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids;
• extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments;

incumbents may also be expected to travel.

KNOWLEDGE :

• Applicable tools and equipment related to assigned area of operation;
• Applicable principles, policies, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility;
• Maintenance principles related to traffic signs and signals;
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods;
• Basic mathematics;
• General maintenance principles, methods, and techniques;
• Applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations.

SKILLS :

• Performing skilled labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility;
• Operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery;
• Preparing and maintaining basic records;
• Reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

In order to be hired, applicants will need to pass a background check, a drug screen, physical exam, and a reference check.

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Last updated : 2024-06-07