Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

Salary: $15.00 – $16.63 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1302255

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 07/21/2023

Closing Date: 8/21/2023 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $15.00/hr. minimum – $16.63/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of semi-skilled duties involved in the planting, care, and maintenance of park grounds; and to perform specialized projects as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by a 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 a variety of plant maintenance and landscape duties including trimming trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, mowing and edging lawns, raking recreation areas, watering plants and trees, sweeping, and clearing fallen trees from the public paths and walkways.
3. Participate in a variety of park facilities maintenance duties and clearing debris from the parking lots.
4. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
5. Operate a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, and tractors; perform general maintenance duties including refueling, and lubricating parts; make minor adjustments as necessary.
6. Assist in park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
7. Pick up litter from grounds and empty trash containers throughout assigned parks.
8. Participate in the Urban Forestry Program; participate in citywide tree planting and various other tree programs.

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

• Three months of park maintenance or landscape experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 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.
For more information about the City of Mesquite’s employee benefits, please visit:

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

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes
• No

03

Indicate how many months experience you have in park maintenance or landscape.

• No Experience
• 1 months to less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Over 3 years experience

04

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

Required Question