Park Attendant

Salary : $19.23 Hourly

Location : Kearney, NE

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 00058

Department : Parks

Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Position is open until filled. First review will be Thursday March 13, 2025.

Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and care of the parks and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

Essential Functions

Operate various types of trucks and light equipment. Perform manual labor in the maintenance and care of street medians / corridors, park grounds, amenities, and facilities. Help maintain equipment used in the maintenance of turf and park grounds. Irrigate, water, mow, edge, aerate, control weeds, and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Maintain effective working relations with facility users. Assist with snow removal tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS :

None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Regular timely / punctual attendance. (Daily)

Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)

Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)

Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and care for shrubs, trees, plants and grass. (Daily)

Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform maintenance tasks. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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

Climbing / Balancing : Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance required

Walking : Extensive amount required

Stooping / Bending : Frequently

Stand / Sit : Sit about 20 percent of the time

Reaching : Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal

Vision : Adequate to perform essential functions

Color Vision : Adequate to perform essential functions

Hearing : Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear

Speech : Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken word

Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate ability

Manual Dexterity : Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual ability

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / EXPOSURES :

Inside / Outside : Work inside and outside (primarily outside)

Cold / Heat : Adverse conditions possible

Wet / Dry : Adverse conditions possible

Noise / Vibrations : Equipment noise

Hazards : Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and height

Fumes / Dust / Odors : Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odors

Infectious Diseases : Low exposure

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Ability to read and comprehend written material.

Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.

Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.

Ability to organize information for concise written records.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

High school diploma / GED. Previous park maintenance or landscaping experience preferred. Must possess a valid Nebraska driver's license. Ability to obtain Nebraska Pesticide Applicators License.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS :

None.

Supplemental Information

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED :

Pickup, dump trucks, backhoe, tractors and attachments, bobcat, bucket truck, hand and power tools, two-way radios, sprayers, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, chain saw, tree spade and seeder.

REMARKS :

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his / her duties.

VACATION : Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments in the following manner : 40 hrs years 1 - 4; 60 hrs years 5 - 14; 80 hrs years 15 . New employees receive 20 hours of vacation upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Vacation leave may accumulate to a maximum of 120 hours.

MEDICAL LEAVE : Medical leave is accrued at a biweekly rate equal to 12 days a year. New employees receive 20 hours of medical leave upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Medical leave may accumulate to a maximum of 720 hours.

PERSONAL LEAVE : 2 personal days are provided on the first of every calendar year. Employees must be employed on January 1st to receive personal leave days. Unused personal leave does not carry over to the next year.

HOLIDAYS : Twelve paid holidays per year.

MILITARY : Active members receive 60 hours of military leave annually. Military leave does not carry over to the next year.

Salary : $19