Park Irrigation Technician

Salary: $16.02 – $18.96 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1302029

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Park Services

Opening Date: 07/20/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Participate in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing of irrigation systems and occasional repairs to playground equipment, athletic lighting, picnic facilities, drinking fountains and other park equipment as required.
3. Maintain the park irrigation systems; set irrigation clocks and controls; perform minor repairs including replacing broken heads and repairing minor breaks in the water lines; assist with major irrigation repairs as necessary.
4. Participate in routine welding, fabricating, and assembly of parts and equipment for a variety of park equipment.
5. Remain on-call to respond to emergency situations requiring mechanical repairs to a variety of park equipment or other related problems.
6. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience in one or more of the building maintenance trades, with experience in park-related irrigation maintenance and repair preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• State of Texas Irrigation License is preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Overtime as needed.

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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01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

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)

• No Experience
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Do you have expereince in park related irrigation maintenance and repair?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a State of Texas Irrigation License?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to obtain an Irrigator’s license registered in the the State of Texas.

05

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes
• No

06

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.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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