CPRS Job Listing

The City of Visalia is recruiting for the postion of Park Maintenance Technician/Senior Park Maintenance Technician depending on qualifications (DOQ).  Please click here for the recruitment announcement.

THE DEPARTMENT  
The Parks Maintenance Division manages the City’s community parks, neighborhood parks, sports fields, and Downtown landscape, the maintenance of 292 acres of parks, and 164 acres of open spaces.  The Division is charged with providing safe, clean, attractive parks and facilities in adequate numbers distributed throughout the community.

POSITION
The Park Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of maintenance and construction of irrigation systems, minor electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical maintenance tasks. Performs related responsibilities as required and responds to emergency and after hour calls.
 

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a self-managing, professional, responsive, detail oriented and organized individual, with previous experience in the maintenance and/or construction of large-scale landscapes, such as public parks, sports fields, and streetscapes. They will possess strong knowledge in the handling and application of various types of herbicides, operation of gas-powered landscape tools, and various construction trades The candidate shall be able to effectively communicate with supervisor, coworkers, and the public on maintenance issues in their assigned areas. The candidate will also be able to accurately maintain and complete records; and follow safe work practices.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Park Maintenance Technician
 

• Training in plumbing, irrigation and electrical repair and maintenance. 
• Two (2) years of experience in landscape and irrigation maintenance. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
 

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License by the time of appointment 

Senior Park Maintenance Technician
 

• Three (3) years experience in irrigation installation and maintenance.
• Specialized training in welding and irrigation design, construction and repair.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License.
• Possession of a welding certificate is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
 

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License by the time of appointment 

Please click the position title below for a detailed job description:
Park Maintenance Technician
Senior Park Maintenance Technician

PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Positions in this class require moderate to heavy physical work with prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and carrying loads weighing between 50 to 95 pounds. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

Monthly Salary: 
Park Maintenance Technician: $4,961 - $6,237 
Sr. Park Maintenance Technician: $5,315 - $6,682 

CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Longevity Pay
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...

Review the Benefits tab for more information.
 
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE. 
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 145,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities.  Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
 
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living.  The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
 
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward.  Come discover all Visalia has to offer!  

The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.      
 

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