Park Technician

PARK TECHNICIAN (FORESTRY)
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Parks Department

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Park Technician position in Salina, Kansas plays a vital role with responsibilities that benefit the community, enhancing urban forestry & ensuring responsible environmental stewardship. The position calls for trimming trees on city streets & rights-of-way, maintaining equipment, & leading work crews, a reflection of essential community services that supports both public safety & aesthetic improvement.  The ideal candidate possesses at least one year of relevant experience & a Kansas driver’s license, symbolizing a fusion of skill & responsibility that plays a crucial part in the City of Salina’s commitment to maintaining its green spaces. This role is key because it keeps the community looking beautiful & makes sure everyone has nice green spaces to enjoy.

Career Advancement: Park Operations Manager

On-the-Job Training: Training for the Park Technician is provided by experienced staff, helping our new employee to quickly learn essential skills for tree trimming, safe equipment use, & best maintenance practices. This training includes hands-on experience with tools like chainsaws & tractors, under the guidance of seasoned employees who share their knowledge & expertise. Our new Park Technician will work alongside team leaders to participate in special projects & learn to handle emergency situations, such as weather-related assignments. This learning environment promotes growth & offers a foundation for a long & promising career in urban forestry.

Duties:
· Trims trees in parks & rights-of-way using chainsaws, manual saws, man-lift trucks, & vehicles.
· Operates tractors & attachments such as medium-sized loaders, skid steers, & other equipment.
· Performs routine preventative equipment maintenance & safety inspections; services & performs minor repairs to equipment including chain saws, pole saws, chippers, & blowers.
· Leads work crews & maintains records of activities & routine operational records; assists other staff as necessary; interacts with the public.
· Works on special projects & assignments.
· Responds to weather & other emergencies.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Field of study in horticulture or arborist certification, or one (1) year work experience in the areas of general tree trimming or tree removal.

Experience:
· One (1) year of work in general tree trimming or tree removal.

Related Work: Arborist, Facility Maintenance Worker, Groundskeeper, Horticulturist, Property Maintenance Technician, & Tree Care Technician.

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

Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Demanding manual labor performed daily.
· Works outside in various weather conditions.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment: Backhoe, chain saw, chipper, dump truck, grapple truck, hand & power tools, man-lift, stump grinder, tractors with attachments, & vehicles.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
· Schedule may vary to include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $19.73-20.72/hr.
· $41,038-43,098/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

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov