Parks Maintenance Technician I - Special Areas Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/casperwy/jobs/newprint/4686626) Apply  Parks Maintenance Technician I - Special Areas Salary $33,779.20 - $45,593.60 Annually Location Casper Recreation Center - Casper, WY Job Type Full-Time Job Number 1291-09 Department Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Department Division Cemetery (920) Opening Date 10/08/2024 Closing Date 10/20/2024 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Full-Time Position Assigned to: Special Areas A typical day for a Parks Maintenance Technician in Special Areas includes planting, weeding, and watering planters across the City to Keep Casper Beautiful. Why we love this job 1) You get to work outside 2) Take pride in upkeep for the people of Casper to enjoy 3) Great benefits, retirement, and paid time off Incumbents are responsible for a variety of semi-skilled labor and custodial tasks related to an assigned area within the Parks and/or Recreation Divisions. REPORTING STRUCTURE: Receives direction from higher-level supervisory and management staff. Typical Class Essential Duties 1. Manual labor tasks per assigned workgroups which may include: hand shoveling dirt and/or snow, snow blowing, snowmaking (if assigned to Hogadon Ski Area), grounds maintenance, aeration, watering, sweeping, weeding, mowing, ladder climbing, cleaning, litter pick-up, trash collection, and object lifting and loading/unloading. 2. Operates a variety of light equipment and tools including mowers, lawn tractors, snowmaking and grooming equipment, hand tools, auto-scrubbers, high-pressure pressure washers, and other related tools, equipment, and vehicles as needed. 3. Installs, maintains, and repairs landscape infrastructure such as playgrounds, planters, shelters, benches, signs, bollards, and concrete pads. 4. Performs light cleaning, litter pickup and/or housekeeping activities. 5. Applies various fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides, pesticides, and/or other chemicals used in parks/turf maintenance. 6. May perform minor irrigation repairs such as the replacement of sprinkler heads. 7. May monitor and maintain supplies inventory and related records. 8. Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, and general information at the facility or event within the Parks and Recreation Division. 9. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. 10. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Knowledge (position requirements at entry): Knowledge of: • Customer service principles. • Standard safety practices and procedures. • Maintenance and manual tasks. • Proper use of basic tools and equipment. • Basic mathematics. • Cleaning techniques. Abilities (position requirements at entry): Ability to: • Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values. • Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions. • Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed. • Safely operate, maintain, and repair a variety of equipment and hand tools. • Perform a variety of manual tasks for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. • Learn how to safely work in holes, dig trenches, and climb ladders. • Learn how to safely work around pesticides and chemicals in different environmental settings. • Care for applicable tools and equipment. • Clean-up work sites in a neat and orderly fashion. • Maintain a neat and professional appearance. • Be flexible with changing assignments. • Communicate effectively verbally. • Follow written and verbal instructions and directions. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Skills (position requirements at entry): Skill in: • Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and general public. • Manual labor. • • Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction. Training, Experience & Certifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Minimum of six (6) months of grounds maintenance or custodial experience preferred. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred. • Possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B CDL license preferred. • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Pesticide Applicator’s License, within one (1) year of hire is preferred. Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes. Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence. Physical and Environmental Conditions: City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include: + Emergency response/rescue + Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste + Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems + Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems + CDL operations and driving + Operating power-driven machinery or equipment + Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments + Working with or directing minors Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Incumbents may drive, operate equipment, or work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Frequent work on or around moving motorized equipment and at heights is also expected. Employees in this class are often subjected to unsanitary environments, liquid and solid waste, fumes/dusts, odors, chemicals, and excessive noise. May be subject to repetitive motion and vibration when operating tools and machinery. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protectors, gloves, fall protection, safety vests, and safety shoes. OSHA-mandated preventative vaccinations and periodic examinations for work exposures are provided. The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344. Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits! + CIGNA Health + Delta Dental + VSP Vision + Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending + MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care + Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans + Short-term and Long-term Disability Options + Life Insurance + 457/IRA Retirement Options + Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services + Pet Insurance + Legal Shield/ID Shield + Ten Paid Holidays Annually + Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution. + Public Employee Pension Plan: + Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25% + Law Enforcement Pension Plan + Employer 10.6% Employee 6.6% + Paid Fire B Pension Plan + Employer 16.00% Employee 11.245% Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each full-time employee’s PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours, which equates to 18 weeks (40-hours per week) of PTO. Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Cordico - Mobile Wellness Ap: On-demand access to relevant trusted and effective wellness resources. Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members. Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment. Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events: Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes. Annual Employee Golf Tournament - Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members. Employee Holiday Breakfast – Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast. Chili Skate Night – Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili. Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees. Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.