Salary: $19.18 - $23.16 Hourly Location : Mesquite, TX Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 1302626 Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 09/26/2024 Closing Date: 10/31/2024 4:00 PM Central GENERAL SUMMARYSalary: $19.18/hr. min - $23.16/hr. mid (Depending on experience) Responsible for the year-round maintenance and mechanical operation of all swimming pools and aquatic facilities including but not limited to care, maintenance and repair of the pump rooms, equipment, features, and water quality. Make minor and routine mechanical repairs to a variety of park equipment or facilities including but not limited to: playground equipment, athletic complexes and scoreboards, picnic facilities and irrigation systems, recreation centers multi-use courts; and various other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION General supervision is provided by 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 schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures. Maintain swimming pool facilities including but not limited to: pumps, filters, mechanical components, and amenities. This may include repairs and servicing of play features, slides, pool lights, aquatic grates, main drains, plaster, tile, concrete, ADA equipment, etc. Tests and adjusts water chemistry to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation; servicing of chemical dosing pumps/ injection system and auto fill systems. Cleans and backwash filters; maintains and interprets operational and re-circulation efficiency of various filters. Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters and monitoring equipment for operational efficiency. Performs cleaning duties for pool facilities including: vacuuming pools and facilities, cleaning of strainer baskets and skimmers, chemical treatments of pools, etc.; inspects and assures appearance of the general pool area. Performs routine mechanical operation checks at all aquatic facilities and completes daily chemical usage, water quality and maintenance reports. Able to work a flexible schedule. Including, evening, weekends and on call. Participate in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical difficulties on park equipment including irrigation systems, playground equipment, athletic lighting and scoreboards, picnic facilities, drinking fountains, recreation center multi-use courts and other park equipment as required. Maintain the park irrigation systems; set irrigation clocks and controls; perform minor repairs including replacing broken heads and repairing minor breaks in the water lines; assist with major irrigation repairs as necessary. Replace components such as lighting systems on athletic fields or scoreboards. Participate in routine welding, fabricating, and assembly of parts and equipment for a variety of park equipment. Remain on-call to respond to emergency situations at aquatic facilities. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION High school diploma or GED equivalent. EXPERIENCE One year of pool maintenance experience including plumbing, electrical and water treatment preferred. Two years' experience in one or more of the building maintenance trades, with experience in park-related maintenance and repair preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Must have a valid Class C Driver's License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class C driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law). Able to obtain a CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Certificate within six months of hire. WORK SCHEDULE
- During the months of October-April
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Overtime as needed.
- During the months of May-September
Thursday-Sunday; 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., with Monday-Wednesday scheduled as off days. 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 Disability Texas 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 How many years of experience do you have in pool maintenance including plumbing, electrical and water treatment.
- No experience
- 6 months but less than 1 year
- 1 year to 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 How many years' experience do you have in one or more of the building maintenance trades, to include experience in park-related maintenance and repair.
- No experience
- 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
- 5 years or more
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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