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At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).
Job Details
Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining vibrant, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces? We are seeking a Park Field Technician Supervisor to play a key leadership role in the care and stewardship of our park system. This position offers the opportunity to lead skilled teams, manage impactful projects, and help shape the future of our city’s parks and trails.
In this role, you will oversee and actively participate in operations and maintenance across our park system, providing daily supervision and guidance to a diverse group of technicians. You will specifically lead work related to trail maintenance, plumbing services, signage installation and repair, internal forestry operations, and contracted forestry services, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
The ideal candidate brings a strong working knowledge of trails, signage, and plumbing practices, along with significant experience in forestry best management practices. Experience managing contracts and coordinating with outside vendors providing citywide forestry services is essential. Preferred qualifications include TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification and ISA Certified Arborist credentials.
If you enjoy leading teams in the field, solving complex maintenance challenges, and making a visible impact on the community every day, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while helping preserve and enhance our parks for generations to come.
Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This role is 100 percent on site, the City does not offer hybrid or remote options.
As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Park Field Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and participating in operations and maintenance work associated with park maintenance and provides supervision and direction to assigned personnel. Depending on division assignment, the focus of an individual supervisor may include irrigation, mechanical and/or utility systems.
Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Safety standards related to playground structures, fall surfaces, and surrounding areas; construction means and methods; plumbing system and electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs, and operations; swimming pool and related equipment repair and maintenance methods; playground equipment maintenance and repair; troubleshooting parks equipment.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing;analyzing and diagnosing field related plumbing, electrical, pool, and playground conditions; compiling data into accurate reports; proving effective management, supervision, and direction to subordinate staff; reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings and site plans related to park projects.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in park infrastructure maintenance, repair, and support preferably including playgrounds, pools, and park electrical and plumbing systems with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Class C Driver’s License is required. Certified Pool Operator, TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, Certified Arborist, and Certified Playground Inspector is preferred.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around city buildings, parks, medians & rights of way, to operate equipment and motor vehicles on terrain and streets; to operate equipment and motor vehicles around bystanders and dense crowds; strength, stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull and pull materials and objects weighing up to 80 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D
Open positions are subject to close without notice.
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Park Field Technician Supervisor
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Job ID
226010
Location
Parks and Recreation
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Additional Information
Minimum
$30.645588
Maximum
$45.968382
Hourly Salary Range
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Email this Job to a Friend
SERVE
At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).
Job Details
Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining vibrant, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces? We are seeking a Park Field Technician Supervisor to play a key leadership role in the care and stewardship of our park system. This position offers the opportunity to lead skilled teams, manage impactful projects, and help shape the future of our city’s parks and trails.
In this role, you will oversee and actively participate in operations and maintenance across our park system, providing daily supervision and guidance to a diverse group of technicians. You will specifically lead work related to trail maintenance, plumbing services, signage installation and repair, internal forestry operations, and contracted forestry services, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
The ideal candidate brings a strong working knowledge of trails, signage, and plumbing practices, along with significant experience in forestry best management practices. Experience managing contracts and coordinating with outside vendors providing citywide forestry services is essential. Preferred qualifications include TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification and ISA Certified Arborist credentials.
If you enjoy leading teams in the field, solving complex maintenance challenges, and making a visible impact on the community every day, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while helping preserve and enhance our parks for generations to come.
Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This role is 100 percent on site, the City does not offer hybrid or remote options.
As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
- Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation
- Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
- Nine paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Free Library Card
- Free recreation center membership
- And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Park Field Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and participating in operations and maintenance work associated with park maintenance and provides supervision and direction to assigned personnel. Depending on division assignment, the focus of an individual supervisor may include irrigation, mechanical and/or utility systems.
Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Provides general supervision to assigned staff and contractual services; performs payroll entry for assigned staff; recommends as well as issues corrective and disciplinary actions; completes performance evaluations for assigned staff.
- Supervises all in-house construction and renovation projects; manages, directs, and coordinates multiple contractors and staff; evaluates the quality, responsiveness, effectiveness, and efficiency of services, projects, and operations.
- Coordinates projects with other park staff and city departments to effectively organize scheduled work activities.
- Provides performance standards feedback and safety compliance requirements to multiple contractors, field supervisors, and work groups involved in a variety of parks maintenance and construction operations.
- Coordinates with Purchasing department as needed to enforce contract terms and conditions, drafts written warnings and language to be used in violation notices; recommends contract renewal, termination, or re-bids, provides justification as needed.
- Procures all necessary supplies and equipment needed to complete projects.
- Assists in the design, review, and inspection of park related projects to ensure compliance with department specification and guidelines.
- Supervises and participates in maintaining the record-keeping of work orders, part assets, and project inspections.
- Maintains daily work reports; enters data into the departmental service request work management system.
- Collects field data and conducts inspections in support of the department’s asset management program.
- Responds to customer concerns and inquiries.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
- Provides supervision to personnel in the maintenance, renovation, replacement, and repair of electrical, plumbing, pool, signage, and playground systems; may assist staff with the completion of assigned tasks as required.
- Supervises staff involved in backflow prevention program activities to include meter cross-connections, tie-ins, backflow testing, certification, and repair; participates in completing tasks as needed.
- Assists in the support and supervision of department and city sponsored special events.
- Provides emergency assistance to citizens or other city departments as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Safety standards related to playground structures, fall surfaces, and surrounding areas; construction means and methods; plumbing system and electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs, and operations; swimming pool and related equipment repair and maintenance methods; playground equipment maintenance and repair; troubleshooting parks equipment.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing;analyzing and diagnosing field related plumbing, electrical, pool, and playground conditions; compiling data into accurate reports; proving effective management, supervision, and direction to subordinate staff; reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings and site plans related to park projects.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in park infrastructure maintenance, repair, and support preferably including playgrounds, pools, and park electrical and plumbing systems with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Class C Driver’s License is required. Certified Pool Operator, TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, Certified Arborist, and Certified Playground Inspector is preferred.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around city buildings, parks, medians & rights of way, to operate equipment and motor vehicles on terrain and streets; to operate equipment and motor vehicles around bystanders and dense crowds; strength, stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull and pull materials and objects weighing up to 80 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D
Open positions are subject to close without notice.
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