City of Manhattan, Kansas · 1 month ago
Park Technician I - Forestry
Manhattan, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.10/hr - $25.33/hr
1+ years expThe City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Park Technician I to assist with a variety of tasks related to parks maintenance. The role involves maintaining landscapes, operating maintenance equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
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Responsibilities
Maintains an overall professional appearance of the park’s properties and facilities through the proper practices of debris removal, and maintenance of landscapes, turf, trees, trails, buildings, and facilities
Operate maintenance tools and equipment, such as excavators, skid steers, dump trucks, one-ton service trucks, aerial trucks, tractors, mowers, saws, handheld tools, etc
Consistently ensures all division equipment and vehicles are in proper operating condition to safely perform tasks prior to use. This includes but is not limited to, assisting in general equipment maintenance, adhering to maintenance schedules, checking oil levels, changing/sharpening blades, lubricating equipment, and performing safety inspections
Maintains extensive field records regarding the Parks systems, maintenance logs, and activity records via the use of mobile and stationary electronic devices such as computers, iPads, and tablets
Be available to work any day of the week, as schedules may change with duties as assigned, and respond to after-hour callbacks and emergencies
Provide worksite supervision and training to interns and seasonal employees
Work and communicate with staff, contractors, and interact with property owners and the public during park and street tree maintenance
Work alongside other Park Technicians and crews to complete tasks and help maintain Parks & Recreation facilities within own section and/or other sections via cross training
Maintain sectional safety protocols through proper use of tools, equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Maintain a safety-oriented work zone through proper use of safety procedures such as lockout-tagout, safe distance awareness, trench safety, confined space protocol, traffic control procedures, etc
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
One year of experience Park, Facility, Arboriculture, and/or Landscape Maintenance
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Associate degree and/or applicable certificate program
Possession of one applicable license or certification as determined by section responsibilities
Benefits
Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.
Company
City of Manhattan, Kansas
The mission of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, is to sustain order and protect public safety, promote public health, preserve the built environment, and enhance economic vitality.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Maddie's Fund
2022-08-30Grant· $0.01M
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