Park Technician | Salina

About the position

PARK TECHNICIAN
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Parks & Forestry

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

City of Salina is seeking to hire a full-time employee experienced in landscape & horticulture work with irrigation & equipment operation skills. The Park Technician contributes to the beauty & upkeep of community spaces, ensuring that parks, medians, & recreational areas are safe & visually appealing for citizens. Work in maintaining irrigation systems, trees, & landscapes directly enhances the quality of life for residents, fostering a connection with nature. The role allows for a balance of physical activity & thoughtful problem-solving, offering variety in daily routine & promoting personal wellness. With duties ranging from equipment operation to pest control, this position is critical in sustaining Salina’s green spaces while scheduled work hours provide a fulfilling work-life balance.

Duties:
· Prepares & maintains parks, athletic fields, medians, recreation facilities, & other public facilities as well as the construction & maintenance of grounds within city owned parks, & community buildings.
· Performs work in installation, operation, maintenance, & repair of in-ground sprinkler systems.
· Plans & performs work in seeding, planting & maintaining turf, trees, & shrubs including watering, trimming, mowing, fertilizing, aerification, weed & pest control.
· Additional duties can be found on the City of Salina's job board.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Obtain certified pesticide license within two (2) years from start date of employment.

Experience:
· One (1) year work experience in the areas of irrigation work, general horticulture and/or landscape maintenance & equipment operation.

Requirements: 
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $20.12-21.13/hr.
· $41,850-43,950/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled
A fully complete application must be submitted with the City of Salina to be considered.

Contact: 
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: human.resources@salina.org