Salary : $45,926.40 – $68,848.00 Annually
Location : Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01201
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to supervise, lead, and direct a small crew in an assigned division by performing essentially more complex work as those directed, including overseeing work quality, training, instructing and scheduling work.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates, as assigned, the activities of workers on specific projects involving construction, maintenance or other areas related to parks maintenance; works with assigned crews to assure proper workmanship and materials are used; takes initiative to find and solve problems without specific direction from supervision; completes necessary reports.
Documents and reports estimated damage to landscape from accidents; may assist in planning annual landscape color program; may assist in planning chemical application program for landscape area; performs all aspects of parks maintenance; drives various types of vehicles and operates light to medium equipment such as tractors, tillers, trucks, and back-hoes.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one year related parks maintenance experience required.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality,
training, instructing, and scheduling work.
Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Special Reequipments:Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Will be subject to on-call rotation during non-working hours, which may include working evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be available for timely response to after call-outs when on-call duty.
This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Class “C” Driver’s License required.
Class “B” commercial driver’s license preferred.
A Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Non Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in Plant, Pest and Weed Control, category (3A); or the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) equivalent and convert it to TDA Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in Plant, Pest and Weed Control, preferred.
The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s (TNLA) and Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP) certification is preferred for this position.
Work Environment:Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects weighing 50 lbs. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory faculties. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- TMRS Pension
- Empower Retirement
- Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you received a DWI or DUI conviction in the last 7 years?
- Yes
- No
04
The city’s driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years.Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you currently possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
06
Which best describes your relevant experience level?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1-3 years
- Between 3-5 years
- Over 5 years
07
Do you possess a certification from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s (TNLA) or Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP), as preferred?
- I currently possess a TNLA certification.
- I currently possess a TCNP certification.
- I currently possess a TNLA and TCNP certification.
- No
08
Do you possess a TDA Non Commercial Pesticide Applicators License in Plant, Pest and Weed Control, category 3A, and an Aquatic Pest Control Endorsement, category 6A, as preferred?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
- Yes
- No
Required Question