PARKS TECHNICIAN I-II

Salary $16.50- $18.14 Hourly, Depends on Qualifications

Full-time plus benefits

The City of Highland Village is looking for a Parks Technician I or II to perform parks maintenance within our community.  Our parks department is responsible for maintaining over 335 acres of public parkland within the City limits, including 19 City-owned or leased park sites.   With a population of about 17,000, the City of Highland Village is a vibrant, family oriented community in southern Denton County.

The Parks Technician is responsible for ensuring all City grounds, parks, and ball fields are well maintained using mowers, week eaters, edger’s, blowers, etc.  This position will maintain irrigation systems, perform playground and facility maintenance, and participate in city events and on call duties. 

Parks Irrigation Specialist job requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Previous experience that demonstrates you  can perform the job duties
• First Aid and CPR certification within 3 months of employment (City Paid & Provided Training)

Benefits

• Great work schedule!  Monday through Friday 6:00am – 3:00pm*
• Excellent equipment and paid training
• Certification up to $1,200 per year
• Up to $1000 per year tuition reimbursement
• Health, Dental, vision, life, long term disability starting at $0.00 per month.
• Free unlimited telemedicine benefits including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck & back care, & expert medical. 
• 2 to 1 City Matching Retirement plan (employee contributes 7% & the City contributions 14% after 5 years vesting).  Full time employees do not pay into Social Security. 
• 2% City Matching 457 retirement account after 6 months employment
• 2 weeks’ Vacation & 2 weeks’ Sick leave accruals following introductory period
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days and your birthday

*Schedule may change based on events, weather changes, and on call requirements of the position. 

Highland Village, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Highland Village, Texas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.