Description
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.
To be considered, fully complete applications are required.
Requirements
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.
