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Park Attendant I (Forestry)

Job ID 519

Enjoy working outside with your hands? The City of Overland Park is seeking a full-time Park Attendant I position on the Forestry crew.

Come be a part of the team and enjoy great benefits and opportunities to grow while performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks to 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.

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

• No City residency requirement

This position also participates in the NEW Snow Program Incentive:
CDL Drivers = $1,500 minimum
Drivers = $1,000 minimum
Support Staff = $500 minimum

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.

• No City residency requirement

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

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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.

EO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 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?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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