Park Attendant I

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Job description

A new career opportunity awaits in the Parks and Recreation Department!

The City of Overland Park has two openings for full-time Park Attendant I positions . There is one position on the Park Maintenance and Forestry teams.

To apply, please go to recruit.opkansas.org

This is a skilled position within the Parks & Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Park Maintenance - Performs various turf management tasks at parks, athletic fields, facilities, and traffic islands. Lays sod and operates various types of equipment, such as string line trimmers and mowers; including riding, walk behind and push mowers. Loads, unloads and transports mowers. Picks up and disposes of trash in and around parks and traffic islands. Prepares ball fields for league play during the season; to include: dragging, chalking, and moving bases.

Forestry - 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 fertilizing. Applies pesticides utilizing appropriate sprayer or spreader to ornamental areas. Sprays in accordance with proper safety procedures and weather conditions. Read and follows MSDS information and product labeling.

Starting Pay: $18.00-$18.70/hour ($37,440-$38,896/year)

Normal Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Full-time Benefits (Healthcare / Retirement / Pension)

No City residency requirement

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.

Pesticide certification categories 3A and 3B preferred.

Turf/Ground Maintenance - Six months to one year experience in turf maintenance or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of mowing equipment, power tools, utility vehicle, sprayers and hand tools.

Forestry - 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.

Operation of mowing equipment, hand and power tools and motorized utility vehicles.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and physical exam.

To apply, please go to recruit.opkansas.org.
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H.S. Diploma/Equivalent