PARKS TECHNICIAN

City Of Augusta•Augusta, KS

2d•$15 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Working for the City of Augusta offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant, close-knit community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to growth, Augusta is a place where employees are valued as key contributors to the city’s mission of providing exceptional services to its residents. Apply today and join our team! This position involves performing landscaping duties, maintaining and constructing park equipment, and assisting with cemetery operations. It requires physical activity and the ability to operate various types of equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Kansas Driver’s License
Has ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, reaching overhead, grasping, lifting, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and handling of objects
Could have to frequently lift to 25 pounds; occasionally lift to 50 pounds
Could have to continuously handle and manage objects up to 10 pounds – i.e. weed eating for several hours at a time

Nice To Haves

Kansas Class B CDL Preferred
Prior experience in customer service role.
Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certification preferred prior to swim season.

Responsibilities

Performs landscaping duties including mowing, weed eating, trimming trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, edging lawns, raking, watering plants and trees, sweeping and clearing fallen trees
Handles maintenance of existing and construction of new park equipment (benches, tables, signs, etc.)
Repairs and maintains equipment (mowers, playground, picnic tables, etc.)
Make daily rounds of the grounds; cleans restrooms
Operate a variety of landscaping equipment including mowers, edgers weed eaters
Operate some heavy equipment including trucks and tractors
Pick up litter and debris from the grounds and parking lots, empty trash containers
Performs general maintenance on equipment including refueling; changing oil; lubricating parts; making minor adjustments, as necessary
Operates a variety of hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes loppers, litter sticks, and saws
Assists in snow removal
Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position
Performs daily safety check-out/in procedures on equipment
Locate & mark gravesite according to section, lot, and plot numbers for excavation
Open and close graves
Set up canopy and arrange folding chairs to prepare site for burial service
Assist visitors with questions regarding plots, gravesites, mausoleums and cemetery
Tests and maintain daily chemical levels on pool during swimming season
Attend mandatory monthly safety meetings
Wear personal protective equipment, as required
Help other team members accomplish tasks
Abide by all standards, conduct and policies, as stated in Employee Handbook
Continuous improvement mindset and approach to completing all job tasks
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical (including Dental and Vision) - City pays up to 90% of monthly premium depends on wellness level and plan selected.
Paid Vacation
Sick leave
13 Paid Holidays
KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 9%, employee contributes 6%
KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
YMCA Health Club Discounts
AFLAC
LegalShield