- Salary
- $38k – $46k/yr
- Location
- Forney, TX, TX, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to build your skills, work outdoors, and make a difference in your community? The Technician I position in the Public Works Department, Grounds area is a great entry-level opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to develop a career in municipal service.
In this role, you’ll assist with a variety of maintenance and service activities, operate tools and equipment, help maintain City facilities and infrastructure, and work alongside an experienced team. You’ll gain valuable on-the-job experience while helping keep our community safe, clean, and well-maintained.
If you’re a team player who is ready to learn, willing to work, and takes pride in a job well done, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Mows grass, trims trees and shrubs, maintains medians and flower beds, and collects litter.
- Operates various equipment, power tools, and hand tools in the performance of job duties; performs preventative and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Assists with mosquito control, fertilization and weed control, and irrigation installation, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
- Assists Fleet and Facilities departments as needed and assists with special events and installation of Christmas decorations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised.
- Valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in general grounds maintenance, litter removal, operating commercial mowers and trimmers, or related field preferred.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Indoor and outdoor environments, exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, lift, push, pull, climb, operate, and carry equipment.
- Work on-call or extended hours.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
***PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment.
Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form ***