Landscape Maintenance Operator

Dakota Dunes (CID) seeks a qualified applicant to fill the position of Landscape Maintenance Position in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dakota Dunes (CID) is a special purpose local governmental district with the responsibility of infrastructure operation and maintenance. The position will assist in the maintenance of parks, greenways, storm sewers, irrigation system and snow removal.

The qualified applicant will have a minimum of a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, commercial license or the ability to obtain one, the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in all weather conditions and either resides in Dakota Dunes, SD or within a 30 minute commute.

Dakota Dunes (CID) offers a competitive and stable compensation package to include individual and family health insurance, participation in the South Dakota Retirement System and paid vacation and sick leave. This position is a permanent full time non-exempt position and will require some weekend, overtime and on call duty. The wage range for this position is from $20.83 to $28.18 per hour dependent upon qualifications including but not limited to education, work experience and certifications.

Applications which include a Job Description can be obtained by contacting Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District at its offices at 335 Sioux Point Road Suite 200, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049, by visiting our website at https://www.dakotadunes.com/job-opportunities

You may call (605) 232-4211 with your questions.

Applications will be accepted until close of business on April 25, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and subscribes to the provisions of the American’s with Disabilities Act. If you need special accommodations in applying for employment, please notify our offices at (605) 232-4211. A pre-employment drug screen will be required prior to employment. A confirmed positive drug screen will be basis for denial of employment.

Landscape Maintenance Operator

Summary: Operates a variety of equipment and trucks utilized in maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of maintenance of streets, parks, facilities and snow removal.

Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the District Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates light and heavy equipment including but not limited to city vehicles, trucks, tractors, power mowers, street sweeper, snowplow, dump truck, backhoe and front end loader and similar equipment
• Performs maintenance, cleaning and repairs of city vehicles, equipment, streets, park facilities, city building and facilities
• Performs general grounds maintenance to include lawn care, mowing, trimming or removing of trees, cutting or burning or weeds and spraying pesticides and herbicides
• Assists with street repair activities, including cold and hot mix asphalt patching, resurfacing, and seal coating of streets, crack sealing and concrete repair
• Performs snow and ice removal including plowing, sanding, loading trucks, and hauling snow
• Assists in street sign installation and maintenance
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Must maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.
• Other duties as assigned by District Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Education and Work Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED certification
• Experience in general maintenance and light and heavy equipment operations

2. Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and a current CDL or ability to obtain one
• Steel toe boots

3. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with chemical sprays, machinery, electricity and general maintenance and construction operations
• Knowledge of street maintenance
• Knowledge and mechanical ability of tools and methods
• Knowledge and ability of correct operation of trucks, tractors, loaders and other power driven equipment
• Must have excellent organizational skills, being able to multi-task
• Must have ability to meet deadlines
• Must have effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to various situations and people

4. Physical Capabilities

• Work is primarily performed in an outdoor setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor; including up to 50 pounds, stooping, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, working high up and withstanding exposure to variable weather conditions as may be required
• Exposure to direct sunlight of extended periods of time is likely
• Requires some travel to business meetings, worksites and training
• Must be able to operate normal office equipment, review work products, file and retrieve files
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Vision abilities required for this position include extended periods of computer monitor viewing, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.83 - $28.18 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dakota Dunes, SD 57049: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $28