Seasonal Horticulture

Salary : $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location : Kearney, NE

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 00030

Department : Parks

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Under general direction, assist with all aspects of the maintenance of park landscaping, greenhouse, gardens and surrounding areas, performing with a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Must be at least 18 years old.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

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, and plants. (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

Supplemental Information

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED :

Pickup, bobcat, hand and power tools, two-way radios, sprayers, utility vehicles, turf tractor

REMARKS :

Qualified candidates should be able to work well in a team environment, have an eye for detail and display a positive attitude. No experience is required but individuals should be accustomed to working outdoors in all kinds of weather. 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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Time off is highly considered in the hiring process. Only apply for jobs listed above that you have minimal to no conflicts with. Below, please write down all of the times, days, and dates that you will not be available to work this winter / spring (include college classes, other jobs, vacations, etc.). If you are unaware of your exact work conflicts, please put the approximate dates / times. Failure to announce potential work conflicts now could result in termination if hired. Some flexibility is allowed with officiating positions.

What date can you start employment?

What month do you need to finish employment?

• August
• September
• October

Have you worked for the Park division before?

If yes, would you like to work in the same sector again?

If yes, what sector? (If no, just put NA)

Required Question

Salary : $15 - $18