Senior Parks Construction Technician (58637)

The Senior Parks Construction Technician is an experienced individual contributor who leads, trains, and performs complex semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction projects across City parks. Exercising independent judgment, this position determines the appropriate personnel and equipment needed for field operations, safely operates medium-to-heavy machinery, executes concrete and trade work, and assists the Construction Foreman with project planning and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Field Supervision

• Lead Field Operations: Direct day-to-day crew activities, delegate tasks based on workload, and coordinate workflow on job sites.
• Train & Coach Staff: Instruct crew members on proper maintenance, trades work, and safe equipment operation; evaluate work quality and skill levels.
• Assist Foreman: Coordinate major renovation and capital improvement projects, develop work plans, estimate materials, track timelines, and monitor contractor work.

Trade & Construction Work

• Blueprint & Site Layout: Read and interpret blueprints, plans, layouts, and grading specs for new construction.
• Concrete & Masonry: Perform site prep, excavation, formwork, reinforcement, pouring, finishing, and curing for flatwork, foundations, driveways, and footings; execute block, brick, and stone masonry.
• General Trades & Park Construction: Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting duties to construct and repair boardwalks, playgrounds, bridges, restrooms, buildings, multi-purpose trails, and drainage systems.
• Playground Installation: Assemble and install major playground equipment in strict compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and manufacturer guidelines.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Heavy Equipment Operation: Safely operate excavators, skid loaders, tractors, dump trucks, and pickup trucks with trailers for grading, trenching, hauling, and material placement.
• Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair malfunctioning equipment; execute preventive maintenance programs to prolong machinery and facility lifespans.

Project Administration & Logistics

• Work Orders & Planning: Determine material and equipment needs for work orders, prioritize tasks, maintain work logs, and track daily project records.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure all construction projects meet applicable building codes, safety regulations, and environmental controls.
• Event & Facility Support: Oversee setup/teardown for city special events and festivals; direct staff to keep park restrooms and facilities clean and safe for public use.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

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This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.