Park Technician

City of Shawnee, KS•Shawnee, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Technician position is responsible for manual work in the maintenance of City parks, public buildings and medians and facilities. Work is usually performed under direct supervision, but routine activities are often carried out independently. The position includes frequent internal contacts within the work unit and contacts with outsiders that are generally on matters such as furnishing or obtaining routine information or solving routine problems. Interaction is direct with customers, the general public, other department personnel or other agencies. The hiring range for this position begins at $20.50 per hour for entry level, and $23.00 per hour with experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent
At least one year of previous related experience (for entry-level)
At least three (3) years of previous related experience (for experienced)
Valid Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment) with acceptable driving record
Additional certifications or training related to the position (ex. State of Kansas Chemical Applicator, Work Zone Safety, National Playground Inspector, etc). or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire (for experienced)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the general maintenance, upkeep and safety of parks, grounds and trails.
Performs extensive tree work including planting, spraying, pruning, trimming, watering, and removal.
Ensures safety and maintenance of the trails through spraying, maintaining sight lines, pruning and blowing.
Mows grass with hand mower or self-propelled riding mower.
Ensures parks and public areas are clear of debris and trash.
Water, fertilize and tend to flower beds.
Properly applies herbicides and pesticides in City parks.
Maintains irrigation systems.
Ensures that restrooms are clean and contain adequate supplies.
Responsible for the general maintenance, upkeep and safety of athletic field venues and grounds.
Performs ballfield dragging, string trimming around goals and fences, aerating, topdressing and seeding, general turf maintenance tasks including fertilizer and pesticide applications and using specialized technology to stripe athletic fields.
Assists with basic aspects of automatic irrigation system repairs, for example, replacing heads and nozzles.
Prepares, maintains and does tear down of equipment and facilities for activities and special events (e.g., setting up tables and chairs, booths, electrical hook ups, bleachers, trash cans, fencing, signage etc).
Monitors special event activities, assists visitors with directions and provides information, ensures cleanliness and safety of activities.
Loads and unloads materials and equipment from trucks and trailers.
Drives truck to haul materials and transport equipment to project locations.
Operates small specialty equipment.
Washes vehicles and equipment and performs minor maintenance and repairs.
Monitors condition of facilities, makes minor repairs and notes any deficiencies.
Develops skills in performing general construction, carpentry, plumbing and-or electrical work on remodels or maintenance projects.
Shovels snow and ice from parking lots, streets and sidewalks and public buildings.
Drives truck and tractor during snow removal and ice control operations.
May provide assistance to Public Works in ice and snow removal on streets.