Salary: $16.76 – $19.44 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 1302222
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Park Services
Opening Date: 05/24/2023
Closing Date: 6/24/2023 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $16.76/hr. minimum – $19.44/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City parks and related facilities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to the maintenance of Class A landscape facilities.
SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by a District Park Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Lead, plan, train, perform and review the work of staff responsible for providing park maintenance services.
- Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
- Maintain and care for median and park trees to ensure public safety; trim and prune trees to keep streets and sidewalks clear; cut back heavy limbs; remove dead trees and fallen limbs; remove overgrown roots to preserve sidewalks; plant and replant trees as necessary.
- Lead and 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 trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, mowing and edging lawns, raking recreation areas, watering the plants and trees, sweeping, and clearing fallen trees from the public paths and walkways.
- Supervise the use of and 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.
- Conduct park patrols and inspections to ensure the safety of the public and the park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; contact appropriate law enforcement or emergency agency as required; prepare appropriate reports and documentation; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
- Participate in park maintenance site inspection to assure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner.
- Oversee and participate in the preparation and application of a variety of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals as necessary.
- Participate in the Urban Forestry Program; participate in City-wide tree planting and various other tree programs.
- Oversee and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of fencing.
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 (2) years of increasingly responsible park maintenance experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possess Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license (with certification in the category of (3A. Landscape Maintenance and 5. Vegetation Management) issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service or the Texas Department of Agriculture or must obtain license within six 6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; required 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: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
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Indicate the level of experience you have in park maintenance?
- No Experience
- Under 6 months
- 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
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license (with certification in the category of (3A. Landscape Maintenance and 5. Vegetation Management) issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service or the Texas Department of Agriculture ordo you have the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Failure to obtain license will result in non-disciplinary termination.
- Yes, I possess a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license (with certification in the category of (3A. Landscape Maintenance and 5. Vegetation Management) issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service or the Texas Department of Agriculture.
- No, but I have the ability to obtain a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license (with certification in the category of (3A. Landscape Maintenance and 5. Vegetation Management) issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service or the Texas Department of Agriculture within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
- I do NOT have the ability to obtain a Non-Commercial Certified Applicator license (with certification in the category of (3A. Landscape Maintenance and 5. Vegetation Management) issued by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Service or the Texas Department of Agriculture within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
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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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