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Public Works Maintenance Technician

City of Waco, TX
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Summary

Minimum starting salary is $20.9342 hourly , depending on qualifications

Job Summary

Under basic supervision, inspects park play areas and equipment for safety hazards, structural damage, and compliance with national standards.

Qualifications

Required:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2 years general trades, park maintenance, or construction experience, or related field
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is required within 1 Year

Preferred:

  • TDA Non-Commercial Pesticide License

Essential Functions

  • Conducts routine and comprehensive audits of swings, slides, climbers, and surrounding infrastructure.
  • Checks for entrapment risks, sharp protrusions, worn hardware, rusted bolts, and broken components.
  • Measures and monitors the depth of protective ground surfaces like wood mulch, rubber tiles, or pour-in-place rubber to cushion falls.
  • Maintains park facilities and grounds and follows all safety rules and regulations; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; leads, schedules and instructs work crews.
  • Records findings with written notes and photos, logging maintenance needs or immediate closure requests.
  • Works with park maintenance teams to fix or remove damaged equipment.
  • Responsible for building maintenance, irrigation, ornamental landscape, and basic construction.
  • Enforces rules and regulations; assists with training new staff; reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; performs emergency cleaning and maintenance work as directed.
  • Operates a city vehicle equipped with tools, testing instruments, and safety equipment to travel to various work sites, perform inspections, and ensure compliance.
  • May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.

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