Parks Maintenance Technician I - II - III

Parks Maintenance Technician

Under the direct supervision of the Parks Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to maintain City parks, grounds, facilities, and amenities. Work is primarily performed at / on parks and athletic fields in upkeep and maintenance of City property. Employees perform manual-level work and possess dexterity and manipulative ability, utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment in the performance of tasks, and usually work in adverse environmental conditions. Performs related work as required.

Depending on the applicant's experience, licenses, and skills, the position can be filled at Level I, Level II, or Level III.

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees :

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his / her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and / or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

When assigned to Parks Maintenance Technician I :

When assigned to Parks Maintenance Technician II :

When assigned to Parks Maintenance Technician III :

Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Meet the City's driving standards. Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well-established policies, procedures, and standards. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials. Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating a tractor, dump truck, welding equipment, chain saw, edger, weed eater, and mower. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information, such as equipment manuals and City policy manuals. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.

The minimum qualifications vary between Levels I, II, & III. Please consult with the hiring manager to review your qualifications. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. The preferred qualifications vary between Levels I, II, & III. Please consult with the hiring manager to review your qualifications.

Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver's License. Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator's License within 6 months of hire. Must be available for rotating schedules that will include weekends and evenings.

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination. Tasks may risk exposure to extreme cold / heat or extreme weather conditions, strong odors or smoke, dust or pollen, and toxic chemicals.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.