Public Works Technician I

Job Description

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!

Examples of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health 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.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
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.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven 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.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program