Parks Maintenance Worker I

Parks Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision, conducts work involving performance of manual labor and semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of some acquired skills in Parks activities which may include occasional operation of trucks, tractors, or other mechanized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more specialized areas of municipal parks operations to include mowing, weed-eating, cleaning buildings, mower maintenance, trash pick-up, planting trees, painting, playground inspections, equipment installation, etc.
• Accomplishes work as assigned in the operations of park maintenance and special events
• Repairs or replaces damaged items in or around facilities or parks.
• Installs landscape and ornamental plant materials and irrigation systems as assigned.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment in projects involving complex operating conditions.
• Performs duties to support the Parks and Community Services programs of the City.
• Receives assignments and instructions by a supervisor but is expected to use some discretion in determining proper work methods and procedures.
• Performs other work as assigned

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

• Works under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent; experience or training in Park maintenance and development of facilities, landscaping, and activities preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City ordinances and applicable state laws.
• Landscape methods, techniques and principles.
• Tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in landscaping activities.
• Work zone safety procedures.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Customer service principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Operating heavy equipment and vehicles such as skid-steer loader, tree spade, backhoe, dump truck, etc
• Using power and hand tools such as string trimmers, blowers, etc. on a regular basis.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City departments, and the general public.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Full Time The City of Watauga offers a variety of employment benefits to all regular full time employees.

SALARY AND RETIREMENT

SALARY Salary ranges are designed to be competitive with area industries and municipalities.

SOCIAL SECURITY The City of Watauga is a non-participating agency.

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS) Regular full-time employee's tax-deferred contribution into the pension fund is 7% of gross wages. The City matches this contribution on a 2 to 1 ratio. Vested after 5 years. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service.

MEDICARE Employees are required to contribute 1.45% of their pay for Medicare insurance.

LONGEVITY PAY Full-time employees who have been employed for one (1) year are eligible to receive longevity pay. Eligible employees will receive twelve dollars ($12) for each month they have been employed, and this is distributed as a lump sum in the month of December.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT The city will reimburse eligible employees for a portion of the cost of tuition. Conditions and restrictions do apply.

LEAVE

HOLIDAYS Thirteen (13) holidays including New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, 2 Personal Days and Birthday Holiday.

VACATION Employees begin accruing vacation leave when hired but are unable to use it until after successfully completing their 6 month probationary period. Full-time Employee's vacation leave accrual rates are based on length of service. Vacation leave during the 1st and 2nd year is 80 hours annually. Vacation leave during the 3rd and 4th year is 120 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of five to 10 years of service is 128 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of ten years of service is 168 hours annually.

SICK LEAVE Sick leave is accrued at 10 hours per month for a total of 120 hours per year for regular Full time employees

HEALTHCARE

MEDICAL INSURANCE All regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance. Family coverage is available by payroll deductions at reduced group rates. Retirees are also eligible for coverage.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT The City of Watauga offers Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to employees who have elected a High Deductible Health Plan. Employees can deposit money to their HSA through payroll deductions on an income tax free basis. Employees own their HSA and the money can roll over every year if not used. The account is theirs and they will keep it even if they leave the City. Employees will be issued a debit MasterCard, which can be used to pay for medical expenses, prescriptions and other qualifying items

INCOME PROTECTION

LIFE INSURANCE The City presently has a group life insurance program under which regular full-time City employees are eligible for a minimum of $20,000 or 1X the annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 at no cost to them. Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is also provided at no cost to regular full-time employees for the same coverage.

VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is available in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Coverage is available for spouses under age 70 in increments of $5,000 to $150,000 not to exceed 50% of your amount. Children of covered employees can have $10,000. This coverage is guaranteed at the initial offering up to $150,000 for employees under age 60, $30,000 for spouses under age 60 and $10,000 for children. If you apply at a later date or for amounts over the Guaranteed Issue you need to complete a medical questionnaire and could be declined for coverage. Cost will depend on the employee's and spouse's age and coverage amount. You also have the option to add AD&D coverage to your Life Insurance. AD&D coverage to employee and spouse voluntary life insurance. The amount must match the amount of supplemental life insurance. (Cost $0.03 per thousand)

LONG TERM DISABILITY All regular full-time employees have long term disability coverage, which is provided at the City's expense. The long-term disability plan provides financial protection for regular full-time employees by paying a portion of the employee's income (up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month).

MILITARY LEAVE Regular employees are allowed (15) days per year.

WORKERS COMPENSATION Employees may receive up to three months of salary continuation due to an on-the-job injury

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS Group rates are offered for