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.
- Must 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, tree spade, two-way radios, 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
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
