Park Technician

Job Title: Laborer and Helper

The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is offering a full-time position within the Parks and Recreation Department. This role is responsible for maintaining landscaping and hardscaping in City parks, facilities, and rights-of-way, and reports to the Park Crew Leader.

Examples of work include mowing and trimming areas, removing litter, conducting visual inspections of park areas, reporting problems or safety concerns, and maintaining city provided equipment. Other duties include performing routine maintenance on facilities, equipment and fences; preparing athletic fields; performing landscape duties such as planting, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, weeding and watering trees, shrubs and flowers; assisting with construction projects and special events as needed; working on emergency operations during natural disasters; and performing other related duties as assigned, subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, experience, or certification required includes a high school diploma or GED certificate and one (1) year of grounds maintenance or construction experience. A Class C driver's license or the ability to obtain within six months is preferred.

Supplemental information states that the Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Employee benefits include medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, supplemental insurance policies, retirement benefits, holidays, vacation, sick leave, educational reimbursement, employee assistance program, wellness program, and fun benefits.