What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Technician - Chemical Application position at City of Lewisville?
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $42,175.60-$45,018.90 which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $55,681.27, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.
Position Summary: Makes spray applications as directed by supervisor and performs general maintenance tasks in area of assigned responsibility.Weekends: Wednesday - Sunday 6:00am-2:30pm, Weekdays: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm.
The annual salary range for this position is $42,175.60-$45,018.90 which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $55,681.27, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.
Position Summary: Makes spray applications as directed by supervisor and performs general maintenance tasks in area of assigned responsibility.
- Mix, apply, and store chemicals according to labeling and safety regulations.
- Landscaping and facilities maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, and edging.
- Performs trash pick-up and playground maintenance in assigned area of responsibility.
- Hold and maintain a non-commercial political pesticide applicator license and perform pesticide applications as directed by supervisor.
- Performs vehicle, equipment, and tool maintenance for work assignments.
- Supports other divisions with special events and projects as needed.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
6 months experience in maintenance or landscaping or chemical application.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of current State or Federal law or regulations on the use of herbicides
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance procedures.
Ability to:
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to learn and use proper techniques in the maintenance of assigned areas.
- Ability to take and follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate with supervisors and peers, both verbally and in writing.
Skills:
- Must possess and exhibit the skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA).
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
- An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
- Must obtain a valid non-commercial pesticide applicator's license within 6 months of hire.
Salary : $42,176 - $55,681
