Parks Technician

Salary : $35,818.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 07988

Department : PARKS

Opening Date : 03 / 19 / 2024

Function

Come join the Parks division of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department!

If you enjoy being active in the great outdoors , The City of Hampton has a great opportunity for you as a Parks Technician. This role is crucial in preserving the natural beauty of Hampton, ensuring that our parks, green spaces and facilities are maintained, remain safe and are enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

Minimum Qualifications :

• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a technician, equipment operator, or in a skilled labor intensive position, preferably in more than one functional area. Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

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Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment :

The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the

Maternity Leave

The ten paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?

Please indicate years of full-time experience as a technician, equipment operator, or in a skilled labor intensive position.

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below :

I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances under the City's current substance abuse policy.

I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position before any offer of employment or promotion.

I understand that this position requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays and on-call emergency standby on a rotating basis.

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

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Salary : $35,818