Salary : $68,621.02 - $98,471.16 Annually Location : Waxahachie, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00423 Department: Parks and Recreation Division: Cemetery Opening Date: 12/02/2024 Closing Date: 12/20/2024 5:00 PM Central America DescriptionStarting Annual Salary $68,621.02 Under general supervision, supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of employees responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the city cemetery. Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbent exercises direct supervision over lower level staff; reports to the Senior Director of Parks and Recreation. Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of subordinate employees responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in a variety of city service areas including parks, recreation facilities, swimming pool and cemetery.
- Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance services year-round and seasonal; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
- Plan direct and participate in all aspects of work assigned to lower level employees including mowing, planting, pruning, edging, watering, fertilizing and overall renovations and maintenance of city grounds, pool, playgrounds and buildings.
- Perform and/or oversee general maintenance duties on irrigation systems and plumbing equipment; repair and/or replace sprinkler heads and other necessary irrigation system equipment; dig-up and replace piping systems as necessary.
- Train assigned employees in their areas of work including proper and safe work methods, procedures and techniques relative to assigned area of operation.
- Participate in the selection of maintenance employees; provide or coordinate employee training; work with subordinate employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Supervise the use, care and operation of maintenance equipment including trucks, tractors, backhoes, loader, mowers, tillers, chain saws, air compressors, line trimmers, utility carts, tools and other equipment relative to assigned area or responsibility.
- Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; set-up and maintain safe work zones; place signs, cones, lights and other necessary equipment to mark work areas; direct traffic and people as needed.
- Locate and sell cemetery plots, inspecting grave openings and updating and maintaining burial records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
RequirementsEducation, Training and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and/or HS diploma or GED; prefer college degree in related field. Five (5) years of construction or general grounds and facilities maintenance experience including two (2) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility. License and Certificates: When driving is a requirement of the classification: A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Prefer pool or spa operator license issued by State of Texas. Supplemental Information Knowledge of:
- Operations, services and activities of a public services maintenance program including parks and recreation.
- Methods and techniques of park maintenance.
- Map reading and technical drawing skill.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Safe handling of traffic in a construction zone.
- Occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
- Operational characteristics of light and heavy equipment and tools necessary for assigned area of responsibility including trucks, tractors, backhoes, mowers, and other equipment.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Operations, services and activities of the city.
- Basic principles and procedures of record keeping and budgeting.
- Modern and complex principles and practices of public infrastructure maintenance.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
- Supervise, organize and review the work of subordinate employees.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Interpret drawings and schematics
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
- Operate a variety of heavy and light powered equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Perform building, grounds, irrigation maintenance and repair work.
- Follow all city safety rules and regulations.
- Interpret and explain city policies and procedures.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Maintain physical condition to perform essential duties and responsibilities of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. Manual dexterity to needed to operate motor vehicles. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals. Work Environment Travel from site to site; field environment; exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; work around heavy construction equipment. The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees. Insurance: HEALTH 100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee. DENTAL Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee. VISION Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee. LIFE The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee. VOYA Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense. Retirement: TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at DEFERRED COMPENSATION The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices. Other Benefits: VACATION All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity. SICK LEAVE All full-time employees accrue one workday per month. HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year. 01 Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02 Do you have a valid drivers license?
03 Select your level of supervisory experience.
- No supervisory experience
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- At least 3 years but less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
04 I have experience with the following (select all that apply):
- Manual Labor
- Maintenance of Equipment and Tools
- Mowing/Landscaping
- Working Outdoors/Inclement Weather
- Customer Service
05 How many years of experience do you have in parks maintenance?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2-3 years
- Over 3 years of experience
Required Question