Parks Operations Technician - Part Time

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville! The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork. City of Pflugerville full-time employees enjoy three (3) weeks of paid vacation along with 14 paid holidays a year, as well as an attractive retirement plan where the City puts in 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you put into retirement! All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more! Job Summary Under general supervision, Provides manual labor to ensure the timely construction, repair, and maintenance of the City's park system. This position also performs routine maintenance of athletic fields and turf. This includes, but is not limited to: mowing, fertilizing, spraying, painting, and irrigating. Supports special events. Takes explicit direction from departmental supervision and carries out duties in accordance with established policies and procedures; exercises moderate levels independent judgement and initiative. Interacts frequently with department personnel and the external public. Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties * Construct and maintain City Park grounds by cleaning assigned reservation areas and picking up litter and other debris. * Performs repairs and maintenance on the City park buildings and equipment; minor plumbing, painting, sandblasting, light welding, replacing light bulbs, repairing park benches, etc. * Respond to park patron routine inquiries and enforce park rules and regulations. * Maintain City tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition; make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; report unsafe or inoperable equipment to department management. * May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support. * Performs rounds of park facilities including restrooms to pick up trash, empty trashcans, and inspect areas for damage and vandalism of city assets. * Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications. * Part-Time, weekend work schedule. * Other duties, as assigned. Job Qualifications Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Relatable Work Experience: None required. Training, Licenses, and Certifications: Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials. Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills. Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions in English. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and otherwise interface with external public. Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating instructions Ability to effectively and safely operate light trucks, tractors with shredders, lawn tractors, weed eaters, trailers, shop tools, and various hand tools. Ability to operate light/heavy equipment and perform basic and preventive maintenance on tools & equipment. Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an Outdoor environment year round; extreme weather conditions. Exposure to potentially hazardous materials. Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment Ability to perform strenuous and continuous physical activity, including walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and digging in various weather conditions Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. Part-Time weekend work schedule. If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today! For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website Benefits Overview: * 10 hours of vacation leave per month. * 8 hours of sick leave per month. * Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee. * 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution. * Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee. * 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year. * 10 wellness hours each fiscal year. * Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement. * Military leave. * Education reimbursement assistance. To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website. Employer City of Pflugerville Address PO Box 589 Pflugerville, Texas, 78691-0589 Phone (512) 990-6175 Website

Created: 2025-09-23