Park Attendant I (Forestry)
Job description
The City of Overland Park has a full- time Park Attendant I position available on the Forestry Crew in the Parks and Recreation Department. Starting pay is $18.00 or more per hour, depending on experience. Eligible for participation in NEW Snow Incentive Program.
Responsibilities: Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the planting and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, trees. Assists with the planting, removal and maintenance of trees in right-of-way, city facilities and parks. Operates various equipment including bucket truck, chipper, chainsaws, loaders and one-ton pickup. Assists with the planting and maintenance of landscape beds including shrubs, perennials and annual flowers. Works with hand tools, string trimmers, water tanks and pole saw. Performs landscaping to include: mulching, weeding, watering, grading and herbicide/fertilizer application. Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required. Assists in supervising part-time and temporary laborers
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent*
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
- Must obtain a valid Class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within six months after employment.
- A pesticide applicators license categories 3A and 3B is preferred.
- Six months to one year experience in landscape/horticulture maintenance, arboriculture or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of compact loaders, chainsaws, chippers and hand tools.
* This education requirement modified for Pilot Program.
No City residency requirement.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and physical
Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Salary Range: $18.00-$19.59/hour
This position also participates in the NEW Snow Program Incentive:
CDL Drivers = $1,500 minimum
Drivers = $1,000 minimum
Support Staff = $500 minimum
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Benefits: Full-time
To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by job title: Park Attendant I.
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