Parks Maintenance Tech (Part-Time)

About the Department

Position Duties

• Performs basic maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, landscaping, and cleaning Cleans and maintains safety standards in common areas and restrooms Operates a variety of motorized equipment and hand-held tools Performs equipment preventative maintenance Maintains plants, mows, propagates, cultivates, and/or trims grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush Assists in the construction and assembly of equipment Operates various heavy and light machinery and equipment Clears fallen limbs and foliage Cleans and maintains all equipment and vehicles Inspects equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, and vehicles Detects, reports, and assists in correcting safety hazards in the parks Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone, to include information regarding parks and park rules May perform minor painting, fence repairs and other related repairs Performs occasional financial transactions such as collecting payments and balancing cash drawers Assists in inventory control Communicates with the office support staff, other county personnel, vendors, and the public, as necessary Manages efforts of volunteer groups (schedules activities, equipment, materials, keeps records of work performed, etc.) Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned Park Assignment (in addition to above general duties) Maintains and lines athletic fields for games Performs routine trail maintenance ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to – Assigned Manager Direct Reports – No PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting up to 100 pounds, and operating equipment Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather (i.e., extreme temperatures, rain, ice, etc.) Exposure to outside elements, noise, vibration, dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects, and rodents Expo Assignment: exposure to livestock, equine, other animals, and noisy conditions Regular travel between work sites IRREGULAR HOURS This position involves irregular hours, most shifts are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and occasional weekday shifts May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency Regular attendance is required The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
• Performs basic maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, landscaping, and cleaning
• Cleans and maintains safety standards in common areas and restrooms
• Operates a variety of motorized equipment and hand-held tools
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance
• Maintains plants, mows, propagates, cultivates, and/or trims grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush
• Assists in the construction and assembly of equipment
• Operates various heavy and light machinery and equipment
• Clears fallen limbs and foliage
• Cleans and maintains all equipment and vehicles
• Inspects equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, and vehicles
• Detects, reports, and assists in correcting safety hazards in the parks
• Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone, to include information regarding parks and park rules
• May perform minor painting, fence repairs and other related repairs
• Performs occasional financial transactions such as collecting payments and balancing cash drawers
• Assists in inventory control
• Communicates with the office support staff, other county personnel, vendors, and the public, as necessary
• Manages efforts of volunteer groups (schedules activities, equipment, materials, keeps records of work performed, etc.)
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Park Assignment (in addition to above general duties)

• Maintains and lines athletic fields for games
• Performs routine trail maintenance

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

IRREGULAR HOURS

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment One (1) year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training Demonstrated skill and ability in grounds maintenance, basic landscaping, and basic plumbing LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required within thirty (30) days of employment All Assignments: Valid driver’s license All Assignments: Heavy Equipment Safety & Operations certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS All Assignments: First Aid & CPR certification All Assignments: Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator license All Assignments: Prior experience operating tractors, and towing trailers EMPLOYMENT TESTING Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: No Drug screening: Yes Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A
• High school diploma or equivalent OR the ability to obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment
• One (1) year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Demonstrated skill and ability in grounds maintenance, basic landscaping, and basic plumbing

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• All Assignments: First Aid & CPR certification
• All Assignments: Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator license
• All Assignments: Prior experience operating tractors, and towing trailers

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Other Qualifications

• A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources . Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

• Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick time accrued at a pro-rated basis for employees working over 20 hours per week. Will participate in the retirement plan: TCDRS. Not eligible for medical/dental benefits.
• Vacation and sick time accrued at a pro-rated basis for employees working over 20 hours per week.
• Will participate in the retirement plan: TCDRS.
• Not eligible for medical/dental benefits.

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