Park Technician - Forestry

Park Technician I

Employment type: Regular, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $21.10 - $25.33 per hour; DOQ Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at  or

The Park Technician I, under the direction of the Parks Crew Leader, will be responsible to serve a wide variety of tasks relating to all parks maintenance that can include, but is not limited to; the maintenance of trees, turf, shrubs, flowers, trails, and equipment, as well as construction and maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and roads within city owned parks.

The Park Technician will be expected to assist in off-hour emergencies such as floods, tornadoes, snow removal, or similar occurrences. This position will also be expected to run various forms of light and heavy equipment and maintain them in order to complete tasks as assigned for the position.

• 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.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One year of experience Park, Facility, Arboriculture, and/or Landscape Maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Associate degree and/or applicable certificate program.
• Possession of one applicable license or certification as determined by section responsibilities.

• 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.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.