Park Maintenance Technician

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to ensure the maintenance of city parks and equipment. This is accomplished by maintaining park playgrounds and equipment such as park benches, tables, drinking fountains, basketball goals, tennis nets, slides, swings, and anything attached to the playground structure. This position provides various forms of administrative service and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.

Job Description

Join the City of Allen—a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play. Our mission is simple: "To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence." At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life: People First– Prioritizing others, Respect– Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity, Integrity– Serving with honesty and trust, Deliver– Following through and exceeding expectations, Excel– Driving innovation and continuous improvement. We do Work that MATTERS! Join a team that serves our community and makes a real impact every day.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Maintains park playgrounds by inspecting playground and equipment, determining maintenance needs, performing preventative maintenance, making necessary repairs, maintaining fall zone and replacing worn and defective items.
• Provides various administrative services including maintaining records of tasks performed, completing paper work, filing work orders, basic computer knowledge, and ordering materials as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent with six (6) months of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency plus one (1) year of relevant experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Safe driving record and Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Possess or able to obtain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification (CPSI) within one (1) year of employment. Certification must remain valid for the duration of employment.

Hours/Work Schedule

• This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.
• Work schedule is Monday - Thursday 6am-4:30pm.
• Schedule may be modified if department needs arise.
• May be required to work overtime if needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Constant physical activity including lifting, carrying, climbing, or prolonged standing.
• Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
• Lifting/carrying 50–75+ lbs; frequent pushing/pulling.
• High manual dexterity and mobility required.

Supplemental Information

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Receives general directions. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically.
• Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.

Benefits

Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits package designed to support you at work and in life! You'll receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses.

All City employees also have free access to recreation centers, including:

• Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center
• Ford Pool (Summer Only)
• Joe Farmer Recreation Center
• The Edge (Summer Only)
• Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center
• Allen Senior Recreation Center (60+)

Plus, enjoy wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks! Find out more about our full benefits package at allentx.gov. Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS! —apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving!