PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/SENIOR PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (DOQ)

The City of Visalia is recruiting for Park Maintenance Technician/Senior Park Maintenance Technician depending on qualifications (DOQ). Please click here for more information and the recruitment announcement. 

THE DEPARTMENT 

The Parks & Recreation Department – Parks Maintenance Division manages the City’s community parks, neighborhood parks, sports fields, Downtown landscapes, and open spaces. The Division is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 297 acres of parks and 25 miles of trails and open space throughout the community.

The Parks Maintenance Division is committed to providing safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained parks, sports fields, landscapes, and recreational facilities that are accessible and distributed throughout the community. Staff perform a broad range of landscape, irrigation, construction, and facility maintenance activities to ensure that public spaces remain safe, functional, and inviting for residents and visitors.

THE POSITION

The Park Maintenance Technician is a journey-level position within the Park Maintenance Technician series. Under general supervision, the position performs a wide variety of skilled landscape, irrigation, construction, and mechanical maintenance tasks throughout City parks, landscaped areas, sports fields, and open spaces.

The Park Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs automated irrigation systems and assists with the planning and development of new irrigation systems. The position determines watering needs, adjusts irrigation controller schedules, and performs minor electrical, plumbing, welding, fencing, and other mechanical repairs.

The position also operates a variety of gas-powered landscape equipment and performs gardening, landscape, tree, shrub, and grounds maintenance. The employee is expected to use safe work methods and procedures, maintain accurate records and reports, follow oral and written directions, and effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and members of the public.

This position reports to the Park Maintenance Supervisor and does not have direct supervisory responsibility. Employees may be required to respond to emergency and after-hours calls and perform related responsibilities as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking a dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces and serving the community.

The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining large-scale landscapes, parks, sports fields, or municipal grounds, with hands-on knowledge of:

• Landscape, turf, tree, and plant maintenance.

• Automated irrigation systems, installation, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Plumbing, minor electrical, and mechanical repairs.

• Park amenities, landscape equipment, and general grounds maintenance.

• Safe equipment operation, tool use, and work practices.

• Herbicide application, reading plans, and maintenance recordkeeping.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and team player who can work independently, solve problems, and build positive relationships with coworkers, contractors, and the public. They will be reliable, safety-conscious, accountable, and committed to quality service. who are comfortable performing physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions and responding to emergency or after-hours maintenance needs when required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

Park Maintenance Technician
     • Training in plumbing, irrigation and electrical repair and maintenance.
     • Two (2) years of experience in landscape and irrigation maintenance.

Senior Park Maintenance Technician

• Three (3) years experience in irrigation installation and maintenance.
• Specialized training in welding and irrigation design, construction and repair.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License.
• Possession of a welding certificate is desirable.

Please click here for a detailed job description:
Park Maintenance Technician
Senior Park Maintenance Technician  



Note: Applications will be accepted until the posted deadline or until 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job-related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary:
Park Maintenance Technician $5,374 -$6,756
Sr. Park Maintenance Technician $5,758 -$7,238
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Longevity Pay
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...

Review the Benefits tab for more information.

EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 148,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities.  Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.

As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living.  The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.

Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward.  Come discover all Visalia has to offer!

The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer.