Park Technician

Salary: $34,409.00 - $43,013.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A12-04302026
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 5:00 PM Central


Definition


The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is offering a full-time (Laborers and Helpers) 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

• Mows and trims areas, removes litter, conducts visual inspections of park areas, report problems or safety concerns, and maintains city provided equipment

• Performs routine maintenance on facilities, equipment and fences; prepare athletic fields

• Performs landscape duties such as planting, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, weeding and watering trees, shrubs and flowers

• Assists with construction projects and special events as needed

• Works on emergency operations during natural disasters

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Subject to 24-hour recall

Education, Experience, or Certification

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
• One (1) year of grounds maintenance or construction experience required
• A Class C driver's license or the ability to obtain within six months is preferred.

Supplemental Information


The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

1. UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   • Plan Type : High Deductible Medical Health Plan
   • Provider : UnitedHealthcare
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $2,000 annually
     • Family: $4,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,000 annually
     • Family: $8,000 annually
   • Additional Details :
     
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider : H.S.A. Bank
   • Features :
     
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       
       • Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       
       • Employee only: $1,250
       • Employee & Family: $2,250
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : UnitedHealthcare
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,000 annually
     • Family: $2,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $3,000 annually
     • Family: $6,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. HMO Plan
   
   • Provider : UnitedHealthcare
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,000 annually
     • Family: $2,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,000 annually
     • Family: $8,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   
   • Provider : UnitedHealthcare
   • Features :
     
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : UnitedHealthcare
   • Features :
     
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider : UnitedHealthcare
• Features :
  
  • No deductible

Life Insurance

• Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage :
  
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider : Flores
• Features :
  
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider : Aflac
  
  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Heart/Stroke
  • Intensive Care
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
  
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01


Do you hold a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a Valid Class C Texas Driver's License? If not, can you obtain within six months?

• Yes
• No
• Yes, I can obtain in six month time frame

03


Do you have one (1) year of grounds maintenance or construction experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question