Park Operations Technician

Job Summary: The?Park Operations Technician is responsible for?day-to-day?park care. This includes?cleaning park restrooms, facilities, trash and litter removal, and general park upkeep. The?Park Operations Technician reports to the?Park Operations Coordinator and Supervisor.?? The Park Operations Technician will work collaboratively with other Park Operations team members to perform and deliver the highest level of care and maintenance of Memorial Park Conservancy structural assets. The work schedule for this role is 5:30am-2pm, minimum required one weekend day per week, occasional OT required. Shift time start varies during the day to provide coverage and accomplish daily tasks.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Perform daily maintenance duties including trash pick-up and restroom and facility cleaning. This includes pavilions, picnic areas, Visitor’s Center, and more.
• Keep Park public areas clean and hazard free.
• Trail, pathway, and roadway upkeep including de-littering and emptying trash cans.
• Clean offices and keep park storage areas clean and functional.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned work by upholding maintenance standards to the highest degree.?
• Identify, communicate issues regarding infrastructure, furnishings, safety hazards, quality of the?park?user experience issues as needed via MPC’s asset management software.
• Perform and complete park wide work orders using MPC’s asset management software.
• Interact with Park users in a courteous and professional manner
• Operate small and medium sized equipment including utility vehicles, trucks, backpack blowers, edgers, string trimmers, and others as needed.
• Comply with all?MPC rules, safety policies, and procedures, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with other Park Operations teams as needed.
• Assist with MPC events and permitted groups
• Communicate productivity via regular reporting.

Qualifications: the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in working in a team-oriented environment, working effectively with others, and ability to work independently.??
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.?
• Strong written and oral communication skills; organized, highly motivated.?
• Experience in PC based email software such as Outlook.???
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, must obtain Texas Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.??
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish a plus.?
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Must be able to work weekends

Abilities Required:

• Ability to perform heavy, physical labor daily in all weather conditions.?
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a given workday.?
• Ability to operate power equipment throughout a workday.?
• Must be able to bend, crouch, repel, kneel, stand, walk and perform various types of manual labor for extended periods of time throughout the workday.?

Safety Requirements:

Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

Compensation:

This is an hourly non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $16 per hour. Benefits include fully paid medical, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability and 401k retirement plan.? Pending performance, this position is eligible for six-month merit increases.