What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Irrigation Technician position at City of Mesquite, TX?
Salary : $16.02 - $18.96 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2500084
Department : Parks and Recreation
Division : Park Services
Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 15 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary : $16.02 / hr. minimum - $18.96 / hr. midpoint (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.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the District Park Supervisor.
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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.
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
Select the number of years experience you have in one or more of the building maintenance trades. (carpentry, irrigation, playground inspection, maintenance, picnic facility maintenance, electrical, plumbing, construction and welding)
Do you have expereince in park related irrigation maintenance and repair?
Do you currently possess a State of Texas Irrigation License?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
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Salary : $16 - $19
