What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Worker - Landscaping position at City of Kearney?
Description
Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the cultivation, maintenance, and construction of the park and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.
Essential Functions
Perform manual labor in the landscape installation, maintenance, restoration, and minor construction projects. Supervise and assist in training seasonal staff and volunteers. Maintain material and equipment inventory. Assist in developing, maintaining, and cultivating park plantings through appropriate horticultural maintenance (watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, etc.). Identify and treat potential pest and diseases with integrated pest management and applications of herbicides and pesticides if necessary. Assist and coordinate volunteer work with Horticulturalist for educational and volunteer events. Coordinate work with recreational staff and facility user groups to prepare parks prior to and during special events. Maintain effective working relations with park and facility users. Provide Park users with plant identification/ information as requested. Assist in promotion of the education and volunteer programming. Maintain landscape, related hardscape, and facilities with minor maintenance and renovation. Operate various types of trucks and light equipment. Service equipment used in the maintenance of park grounds. Assist irrigation specialist with irrigation installation, repair, maintenance, plumbing, and related tasks. Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
Assist with the supervision of seasonal workers and volunteers in field work as assigned.
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 and construction 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:
Requires a high school diploma/GED and experience in ground maintenance, nursery or landscape work. Bachelor’s or Associates degree in horticulture or related field preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office is desired. Must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license and the ability to obtain an EPA pesticide applicator’s license within 12 months of hire.
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, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, chain saw, tree spade, seeder, strayers and two-way radio.
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.
Rates effective January 1, 2025 and are subject to change. Benefits are effective on the 1st day of employment.
Health and Dental Insurance: The City of Kearney Health Insurance Plan includes health, prescription, and dental coverage. Employee spouses’ who have health/dental coverage available through their own employer are not eligible to participate in the City’s health/dental insurance.
Health/Dental (4 Tiers)
- Single Coverage $ 77.35 biweekly
- Employee Spouse Coverage $165.24 biweekly
- Employee Dependents Coverage $131.49 biweekly
- Family Coverage $192.74 biweekly
IdentityForce: Identity Theft Protection available, Employee/Children (children 26 and under) $8.49; Family $14.49 per month.
Retirement: City contributes 6% if the employee contributes 6%.
Life Insurance: The City pays 100% of the cost of employee life insurance of $50,000, spouse coverage $10,000, and dependent children coverage $5,000. Supplemental life insurance available at a discounted group rate.
Cafeteria/Section 125: Can be used for medical and daycare expenses per IRS guidelines.
Deferred Comp: Voluntary deferred compensation program (457 & Roth IRA Plans).
EAP: Employee Assistance Program provides 6 free counseling sessions per issue for employees and dependents.
Long Term Disability: Long term disability insurance provided by the City.
Longevity: Annual payment of $300 after 5 years of continuous years of service with $50 increases every 5 years with a maximum payment of $550.
Vacation: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments in the following manner: 80 hrs years 1 - 4; 120 hrs years 5 – 14; 160 hrs years 15 . New employees receive 40 hours of vacation upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Vacation leave may accumulate to a maximum of 240 hours.
Medical Leave: Medical leave is accrued at a biweekly rate equal to 12 days a year. New employees receive 40 hours of medical leave upon hire with biweekly accruals beginning on the sixth month of employment. Medical leave may accumulate to a maximum of 1,440 hours.
Parental Leave: 3 weeks paid leave.
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 120 hours of military leave annually. Military leave does not carry over to the next year.
Salary : $300
