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NATURAL RESOURCES EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

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NATURAL RESOURCES EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Salary

$1,501.00 - $1,830.00 Biweekly

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37194

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Greenspace

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division: Greenspace

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Natural Resources Equipment Technician to join its Greenspace Operations team.

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

+ Operates equipment within sensitive natural areas such as prairies and wetlands.

+ Operates and maintains heavy equipment such as skid steer, tractor, and water truck.

+ Transports heavy equipment and other materials to habitat restoration sites.

+ Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., herbicide application, auguring, mowing, planting, weeding.

+ Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment.

+ Trains and provides guidance about equipment to Natural Resources staff.

+ Observes and follows safety procedures and precautions at work site.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. This is an outside job requiring work in natural areas with a range of habitats. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Science, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) months of experience using equipment to improve or maintain parks, landscapes, or habitats.

SUBSTITUTION: Experience using heavy equipment to improve or maintain parks, landscapes, habitats, or related field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May be required to obtain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395.7108.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395.7108. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ High School diploma/GED

+ Associate's degree in a related field.

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

+ None of the above

03

Please select the equipment you have verifiable work experience with?

+ Skid Steer

+ Tractor

+ Water Truck

+ None of the above

04

Do you have a valid/current Texas driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you willing and able to work the following shifts? (Check all that apply).

+ Weekends

+ Holidays

+ Evenings

+ None of the above

06

Do you have a class A or B CDL license?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please select working conditions you are comfortable working in.

+ Heat

+ Rain

+ Cold

+ Air Pollution

+ Wild Animals

+ Damp

+ Snow/Ice

+ Chemicals

+ Interacting with General Public

08

Comfortable doing the following:

+ Herbicide Application

+ Auguring

+ Mowing

+ Planting

+ Weeding

09

Quantifiable work history using equipment to improve or maintain parks, landscapes, or habitats

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6 months to a year

+ 1-2.5 years

+ 2.5-5 years

+ I don't have any experience

10

Have you listed all of your quantifiable relevant work experience and education your application?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question