Park Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Closes: 09/28/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assists in the development, operation, and maintenance of River Authority Park properties and paddling trails. 

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts routine patrols of parks grounds and interacts with the public; inspects River Authority assets to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience to our constituents.
• Maintains Saspamco and Goliad paddling trails.
• May performs guided paddling trips; and implement paddling clean up events.
• Reports daily status updates for ongoing projects and tasks to the Park Crewleader.
• Operates Park vehicles, motorized equipment, and boats and performs routine maintenance.
• Performs tasks requiring basic skills in vegetative management, general construction, farm and ranch work, facility, and grounds maintenance.
• Fosters good public relations and communication with the public on proper rules and regulations governing a safe and enjoyable park experience.
• Operates mowers and tractors to maintain desirable vegetation.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides for control of insects and noxious weeds following safe and acknowledged label procedures under general supervision. 
• May operate and maintain a splash pad.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position does not directly supervise any employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Park Technician I: A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and two (2) year of experience in working outdoors, building and/or grounds and park maintenance with physical labor involved; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Within six (6) months of employment: ability to attain a “Handlers Verification Card” for herbicide application; attain a Texas Parks & Wildlife Boater Safety card; obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Obtain a Certified Pool operator license and Splash pad certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Confined space entry certification within (1) one year of employment 

☒  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Parks operations and maintenance
• Aquatic systems programming
• Mechanics and preventative maintenance
• First aid
• Customer service techniques

Skills and Abilities:

• Oral and written communication
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Swimming ability
• Good judgement and decision making
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work as a team
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Physical Effort Requirements

Work Environment

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Heavy

Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

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Satisfactory:  Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.     Occasional outside work. 

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Disagreeable:  Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.     Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

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Sedentary:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium:  Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: E xerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)

Work Environment Locations

Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:

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Frequently or Often

Office or similar indoor environment

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Outdoor environment

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Street environment (near moving traffic)

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Construction site

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Confined space

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Vehicle

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Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)

Exposures

Exposures:  Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.

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Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

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Communicable diseases

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Moving mechanical parts

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Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards

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Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

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Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.