Parks Technician II - Beach Operations

Overview

The Parks Technician II - Beach Operations maintain and mows all City's developed and undeveloped parkland, facilities, right of ways, and beaches. This position requires the ability to train subordinates. The principal function of the position is to operate various types of machinery such as trucks, trash trucks, utility carts, trailers looping shears, backpack blowers, backpack sprayers, pole saws, rakes and trash grabbers to achieve beach maintenance standards. This position requires working knowledge of basic park maintenance functions to include best practices, irrigation repair, and equipment maintenance

Responsibilities

• Collects litter/large debris/animal carcasses/tree limbs from beach, facilities, and right of ways

• Reports any standing water or foul odors in restroom area and sanitizes restrooms and restocks toilet paper, soap, and hand towels

• Empties trash cans on the beach into trash trucks

• Operates a zero-turn riding mower, standup mower, push mower, tractors in different terrains/slopes and safely load and unload mowers and other equipment on trailers

• Uses gas/electric equipment to weed eat and/or edge around sidewalks, fences, trees, shrubs, poles, signs, guardrails, inlets, meter boxes, alleys, blow grass clippings and other miscellaneous debris off sidewalks, street curbs, and parking lots

• Conducts minor repairs to equipment offsite

• Operates a work truck and trailer and must abide by City and department rules and regulation on operating city equipment

• Hooks up and detaches a trailer by themselves and make sure the brake lights are operating properly

• Removes graffiti using chemicals or pressure washer

• Applies paint to walls, ceilings, poles, playgrounds, meter boxes, accessories, and any other assigned locations using a roller/ paint brush

• Excavates land using shovels, augers, backhoe to install new or transplant plant life such as trees, shrubs, flowers, application and distribution of compost and mulch

• Leads assigned staff to complete tasks assigned by Park Operations Technicians Ill and Park Operations Supervisors

• Reports all injuries from assigned staff to Park Operations Supervisors

• Maintains preventive maintenance logs and submissions for fleet repairs

• Ensures assigned staff return and secure all issued equipment

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full-Time

• Non- Rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Two (2) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 19, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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