Parks Technician - Facilities

Summary of Duties: Under the immediate supervision of a Parks Supervisor, Foreman or a Crew leader perform skilled and semi-skilled work related to maintenance and renovation of parks and recreation facilities, grounds, pathways, and landscape.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties in support of development and maintenance of parks, pools, grounds, restrooms and sport fields e.g., mowing, edging, fertilizing, seeding, pruning, planting, and/ or removing weeds, trees and shrubs, clearing right-of-way areas and drainage with appropriate equipment.
• Paint, repair and refurbish fixtures, signs, equipment and other miscellaneous items as needed.
• Gather and dispose of debris, wood, trash, limbs, weeds, grass, trees, shrubs, plants and dead animals.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, sod cutters, chainsaws, tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, forklifts, and other various hand and job-related power tools.
• Participates in emergency response teams.
• Safety sensitive position subject to the Random Drug Screen Policy.
• Must meet and maintain the requirements of the driver safety policy.
• Employee may be required to work special events on nights, weekends or holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities for Facilities: 

• Handle general repairs by addressing issues such as plumbing leaks, electrical malfunctions, HVAC problem and structural repairs.
• Conduct troubleshooting, diagnose problems, and identify the root causes of equipment or system failures, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and equipment servicing. Keep track of maintenance schedules and update relevant documentation.

Safety-Sensitive: This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: Operate and maintain lawn mowers, lawn edgers, brush/tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, backhoes, farm tractors, vehicles up to 26000 GVWR, various hand and job-related power tools. Entry level knowledge of construction, carpentry work, and landscape installation/maintenance.

Licenses and Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and meet the driver safety policy requirements.

Pre-employment Requirements: Pass pre-employment drug screening, pass background check, and eligible status on Motor Vehicle Report. 

The Woodlands Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.