Parks Technician

The City of Neenah Parks Department is seeking a full time Parks Technician. The ideal individual will have prior experience in athletic field, grounds and general building maintenance including janitorial, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and mechanical abilities in addition to troubleshooting/problem solving skills. Horticultural, Arborist, or Natural Resources experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Athletic field and total grounds maintenance inclusive of field layout, turf care, trimming, pick-up, minor structure repair and construction, operating various machinery / power tools such as saws, line trimmers, lawn mowers, tractor/loaders, etc.
• Performs other landscaping duties in parks and other City property, including planting, maintaining, and/or renovating flower and shrub beds; applies fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides as needed.
• Performs a wide variety of custodial tasks in public buildings and facilities including cleaning floors, windows, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, ducts, sinks, lavatories, urinals and removing trash.
• Locate the Job Description for further detail at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs

Requirements

• Associate Degree with one year of experience or High School diploma or equivalent with three years of experience in parks grounds and facilities maintenance, horticulture, natural resources or forestry or closely related field required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• A Wisconsin CDL (Class B with an N endorsement) is required.
• Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (category 3.0) within 12 months of hire. Some on the job assistance will be provided for this requirement.

Wage/Hours

• Position starts at $22.46 per hour and will increase to $23.31 July 1, 2024.
• Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay as well as automatic enrollment in Wisconsin State Retirement (WRS).
• Excellent and affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with access to a free employee health and wellness clinic.
• Employer sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and option to participate in a flexible spending account.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply via our online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/

Applications must include both a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Position will remain open until filled, so candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.

The City of Neenah is committed to providing everyone with fair and equal treatment. If you share this same desire, are seeking a meaningful career in public service, and want the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we invite you to consider a career with us. We are committed to the principles of equity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.