Park Technician I-II

San Antonio River Authority•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the development, operation, and maintenance of River Authority Park properties and paddling trails. Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

Requirements

Park Technician I: A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and two (2) year of experience in working outdoors, building and/or grounds and park maintenance with physical labor involved; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Park Technician II: A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and three (3) years’ of experience in working outdoors, building and/or grounds and park maintenance with physical labor involved; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Within six (6) months of employment: ability to attain a “Handlers Verification Card” for herbicide application; attain a Texas Parks & Wildlife Boater Safety card; obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
Obtain a Certified Pool operator license and Splash pad certification within one (1) year of employment.
Confined space entry certification within (1) one year of employment
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Knowledge of Parks operations and maintenance
Knowledge of Aquatic systems programming
Knowledge of Mechanics and preventative maintenance
Knowledge of First aid
Knowledge of Customer service techniques
Skills and Abilities: Oral and written communication
Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Skills and Abilities: Swimming ability
Skills and Abilities: Good judgement and decision making
Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Skills and Abilities: Work as a team
Skills and Abilities: Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine patrols of parks grounds and interacts with the public; inspects River Authority assets to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience to our constituents.
Maintains Saspamco and Goliad paddling trails.
May performs guided paddling trips; and implement paddling clean up events.
Reports daily status updates for ongoing projects and tasks to the Park Crewleader.
Operates Park vehicles, motorized equipment, and boats and performs routine maintenance.
Performs tasks requiring basic skills in vegetative management, general construction, farm and ranch work, facility, and grounds maintenance.
Fosters good public relations and communication with the public on proper rules and regulations governing a safe and enjoyable park experience.
Operates mowers and tractors to maintain desirable vegetation.
Applies pesticides and herbicides for control of insects and noxious weeds following safe and acknowledged label procedures under general supervision.
May operate and maintain a splash pad.
Performs related work as required.