Park Technician | Salina
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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.
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.
· Additional duties can be found on the City of Salina's job board.
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.
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
A fully complete application must be submitted with the City of Salina to be considered.
Contact:
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: human.resources@salina.org
Place of work
City of SalinaWest Ash Street 300
67401 Salina
United States of America
About us
The City of Salina, Kansas, 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.
Job ID: 10606272 / Ref: 1c1a879ce02561f22204127c6e138242