Salary: $16.02 - $18.96 HourlyLocation : Mesquite, TXJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 1302635Department: Parks and RecreationOpening Date: 10/01/2024Closing Date: 1/3/2025 4:00 PM CentralGENERAL SUMMARY Salary: $16.02hr. minimum - $18.96/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)To lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City parks and related facilities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to the maintenance of all athletic facilities and sport seasons. You can search for this position's full job description . SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the District Park Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to assigned work scheduled as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Lead, plan, train, and perform the work for preparing a safe athletic facility (field maintenance).
- Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
- Visual inspection of athletic fields for hazardous conditions.
- Lead and participate in a variety of facilities maintenance duties including the preparation of baseball fields by resodding and leveling the base paths on the baseball diamond, dragging and marking of bases, cutting of lines, and clearing debris from the parking lots.
- Supervise the use of and operate a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, and tractors; perform general maintenance duties including refueling, lubricating parts and changing oil in assigned equipment; make minor adjustments as necessary.
- Conduct park patrols and inspections to ensure the safety of the public and the park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; contact appropriate law enforcement or emergency agency as required; prepare appropriate reports and documentation; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
- Participate in park maintenance site inspection to assure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner.
- Oversee and participate in the preparation and application of a variety of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals as necessary.
- Oversee and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of fencing.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION
- Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible athletic field maintenance experience.(or)
- Four (4) years parks and recreation maintenance operation experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Overtime as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENTFull Time Employees:The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance. The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee. Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityTexas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit: 01 Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
02 Indicate the number of years experience in athletic field maintenance.
- No Experience
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
03 Indicate the number of years experience in parks and recreation maintenance operations.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 year
- 2 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- More than 8 years
04 Do you have a valid driver's license?
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
- No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
- No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months
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