Park Technician Job

PARK TECHNICIAN
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Parks & Forestry

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

City of Salina is seeking to hire a full-time employee experienced in landscape & horticulture work with irrigation & equipment operation skills. The Park Technician contributes to the beauty & upkeep of community spaces, ensuring that parks, medians, & recreational areas are safe & visually appealing for citizens. Work in maintaining irrigation systems, trees, & landscapes directly enhances the quality of life for residents, fostering a connection with nature. The role allows for a balance of physical activity & thoughtful problem-solving, offering variety in daily routine & promoting personal wellness. With duties ranging from equipment operation to pest control, this position is critical in sustaining Salina’s green spaces while scheduled work hours provide a fulfilling work-life balance.

Career Advancement: Park Operations Manager

On-the-Job Training: The Park Technician will receive hands-on, on-the-job training from experienced staff who are dedicated to the success of new employees. Our team will guide our next Park Technician in the operation of specialized equipment, irrigation systems, & landscaping techniques, ensuring the development of skills needed to excel in the role. The supportive work environment fosters growth, encouraging employees to build long-term careers within the Parks & Recreation Department.

Duties:
• Prepares & maintains parks, athletic fields, medians, recreation facilities, & other public facilities as well as the construction & maintenance of grounds within city owned parks, & community buildings.
• Performs work in installation, operation, maintenance, & repair of in-ground sprinkler systems.
• Plans & performs work in seeding, planting & maintaining turf, trees, & shrubs including watering, trimming, mowing, fertilizing, aerification, weed & pest control.
• Applies fertilizers & pesticides as required; recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.
• Operates trucks, mowers, utility vehicles, & other light equipment; operates blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, skid steer, spraying equipment, tractors & attachments, & other similar equipment or vehicles.
• Performs preventative & routine maintenance; performs equipment safety inspections; services & performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Provides custodial services for parks & facilities including cleaning of restrooms & removal of trash & debris.
• Leads work crews & maintains records of activities & routine operational records; works on special projects & assignments; responds to weather & other emergencies.
• Assists other staff as necessary; interacts with the public; maintains & enforces park rules.

Education:
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Obtain certified pesticide license within two (2) years from start date of employment.

Experience:
• One (1) year work experience in the areas of irrigation work, general horticulture and/or landscape maintenance & equipment operation.

Requirements:
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:
• Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Extensive amount of walking.
• Works in possible adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:
• Back hoes, blowers, chain saws, chippers, dump trucks, hand & power tools, hedge trimmers, man-lift, mowers including precision mowers, seeder & top dresser, skid steer, spraying equipment, tractors & attachments, utility vehicles, vehicles, & other similar equipment or vehicles.

Hours:
• Monday – Friday.
• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
• $20.12-21.13/hr.
• $41,850-43,950/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
• Until filled
• Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required.
• Apply directly with the City of Salina at jobs.salina-ks.gov

Education:
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Obtain certified pesticide license within two (2) years from start date of employment.

Experience:
• One (1) year work experience in the areas of irrigation work, general horticulture and/or landscape maintenance & equipment operation.

Requirements:
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Cafeteria

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.