JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and Trail Crew Leader, is responsible for the construction, maintenance, drainage, and evaluation of park trail systems within the City of San Marcos.  Helps support various department maintenance needs, as assigned.  Work involves heavy lifting, digging, carrying, brush cutting, chainsaw cutting, and operation of power equipment in the construction and maintenance of trails and natural areas. Position requires hiking, carrying a backpack and hand tools, and working outside in inclement weather and on uneven terrain. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Protecting natural resources in City natural areas
2. Removing non-native plant species using hand tools, weed whacker, chainsaw and/or herbicide
3. Working in an outdoor environment with a variety of habitat types and terrain in various weather conditions
4. Pick-up and remove litter 
5. Installing, inspecting, and repairing posts, rail fencing, trail markers and signage
6. Trimming trees and removing limbs and brush
7. Maintaining trails, implementing trail construction and erosion control materials, trail drainage, closing unapproved trails and implementing trail plans
8. Duties may include shoveling/raking, brush-cutting, revegetation work
9. Posting signs and updating kiosk information
10. Interacting with public, conservation partners, easement holders and other parties who use or work in the natural areas
11. Cleaning and maintaining public restroom facilities
12. Operating various types of light and medium maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and/or repair of line mowers, gang mowers, tractors, bucket truck, chipper, and aerator; utilizes chain saws, weed eaters, grinders, cutting equipment and other power tools
13. Performs plumbing repairs; assists in repairing irrigation systems
14. Map reading and orienteering skills
15. Familiarity using GPS technologies in the field to map existing or new trails
16. Other duties as assigned

DECISION MAKING

• Ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently, apply safety rules and procedures appropriately while planning and conducting work.
• Ability to identify and assess problems and offer solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three (3) years parks/grounds/trails maintenance and/or other related experience (construction or repair) is required
• Three (3) years operating light to medium equipment is required
• Valid Texas Driver’s license with acceptable driving record required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous trail/land maintenance is desired
• Class B CDL is preferred