Park Technician I-II
Company: San Antonio River Authority
Location: Floresville
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Closes: 01/25/2026 GENERAL
SUMMARY 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent
of this job description is to provide a representative summary of
the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in
this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks
other than those specifically presented in this description.
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. SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position does not directly
supervise any employees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education
and Experience 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. Required Licenses or Certifications 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. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential
functions of this position. Knowledge of: Parks operations and
maintenance Aquatic systems programming Mechanics and preventative
maintenance First aid Customer service techniques Skills and
Abilities: Oral and written communication Establish and maintain
effective working relationships Swimming ability Good judgement and
decision making Establish and maintain effective working
relationships Work as a team 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work Environment
and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:) Physical Effort
Requirements Work Environment Sedentary Medium Heavy Good: Office
or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant
environmental conditions or hazards. ? ? ? Satisfactory: Occasional
exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Occasional outside work. ? ? ? Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to
unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of
work performed outside or with exposure to risk. ? ? ? Sedentary:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount
of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push,
pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are
sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally,
and all other sedentary criteria are met. Medium: Exerting up to 35
pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently,
and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: E xerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
constantly having to move objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND
PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued Work Locations: (select one frequency
choice for each location listed:) Work Environment Locations Work
Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be
in the following types of environments: Seldom or Never Sometimes
Frequently or Often Office or similar indoor environment ? ? ?
Outdoor environment ? ? ? Street environment (near moving traffic)
? ? ? Construction site ? ? ? Confined space ? ? ? Vehicle ? ? ?
Warehouse environment ? ? ? Other: (Shop Environment) ? ? ?
Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)
Exposures Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the
employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.
Seldom or Never Sometimes Frequently or Often Extreme cold (below
32 degrees) ? ? ? Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) ? ? ?
Communicable diseases ? ? ? Moving mechanical parts ? ? ? Fumes or
airborne particles ? ? ? Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other
natural hazards ? ? ? Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances ? ?
? Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers,
construction) ? ? ? Other: (Specify: ) ? ? ? San Antonio River
Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled
and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender,
race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age,
politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender
identity.
Keywords: San Antonio River Authority, New Braunfels , Park Technician I-II, Construction - Building Trades , Floresville, Texas
