Facilities and Parks Maintenance Technician I

General Summary & Purpose

As a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Tech, you will play a critical role in ensuring our parks, recreational facilities, and other public spaces are well-maintained, safe, and inviting for all members of our community. Your hands-on work will directly contribute to the quality of life and enjoyment of our residents.

This position offers a 4-9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays. Job duties include a variety of maintenance activities for all City owned parks and facilities, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, installing and maintaining horticultural areas, performing litter and trash removal, cleaning restrooms and assisting with special events and programs as needed.

The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
• HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.
  
  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and maintenance to city owned facilities, buildings and parks to include mowing, weed eating, edging, tree pruning, play structures, pavilions, irrigation, lighting, parking lots, restroom cleaning, pest and weed control and trash removal.
• Performs landscaping duties at the City's parks and facilities by mowing and edging lawns, removing debris from walking areas and lawns, trimming trees and shrubbery, removing weeds from lawns and fields and operating various lawn tools and equipment.
• Assists with irrigation installations and repairs by determining problems, repairing and replacing parts, digging holes for accessibility and installation purposes, etc.
• Operate necessary equipment, tools and vehicles associated with tasks listed above.
• Inspects park areas and facilities for repairs.
• Inspects and maintains parks equipment.
• Assists with special events as required including set-up and tear-down.
• May be required to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Perform daily and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• None; however, one (1) year experience performing manual labor and/or landscaping and mowing experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered
• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions for assigned area.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of irrigation maintenance techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of traffic control techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of department safety rules and procedures.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment for park maintenance.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment for irrigation maintenance.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  
  

City Of Fate Employee Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City

Health Benefits: United Healthcare

• Choice Plus PPO Network
• Base Plan:
• $1,500 single / $3,000 family deductible in network
• $5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family)
• Alternate Plan:
• $3,000 single / $6,000 family deductible in network
• $6,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($12,000 family)
• $425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses.

Dental Benefits: United Healthcare

• Dental PPO (DPPO)
• $50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible
• $2,000 Calendar Year Maximum
  
  

Life / AD&D: United Healthcare

• Basic Life - $30,000
• AD&D - $30,000
  
  

Short Term/Long Term Disability: United Healthcare

• Short Term Benefits begin on 7th day of injury/sickness up to 12 weeks
• Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,250 weekly
• Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury/sickness
• Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly

Available at employees' cost:

• Vision Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Life Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Insurance Policies - Aflac
  
  

TMRS (Retirement)

• Mandatory deduction of 7%
• City matches 2:1
• Five year vestment period
  
  

457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA

• Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basis
• Employee contributions only
  
  

11 Paid Holidays 1 Personal Day

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Personal Day
  
  

Employees are paid bi-weekly and earnPaid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.

01

This position works in all types of weather conditions, are you willing to work in inclement weather?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you willing to work after normal working hours and on weekends when needed?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

What landscaping and maintenance equipment do you have experience using?

• Required Question