Job description

Nature of Work:

Under general direction, supervises the operation and maintenance of parks, railroad museum, amusement rides, park zoo, cemetery, and other City grounds; performs duties of sexton.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Supervises the maintenance and repair of park and cemetery buildings and grounds and other public areas; plans, schedules and supervises the maintenance and repair of fences, parks, recreation areas, playground equipment, camp grounds and sprinkler systems.
• Serves as cemetery sexton; sells lots, prepares deeds; prepares and maintains cemetery records, plots and maps; locates burials; coordinates with funeral directors in scheduling funerals.
• Plans and carries out a program of tree pruning and care, seeding, fertilizing, watering, mowing, spraying and snow removal; supervises maintenance of ice skating and fishing ponds.
• Oversees operations; preplans and assigns work crews for most effective and efficient operation; trains subordinates in the proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Responds to after hours call.
• Purchases supplies and equipment; plans and lays out landscape and turf areas, watering and irrigation systems and ball fields, tennis courts and other recreational fields.
• Assists the Director of Park and Recreation in long range planning and budget preparation.
• Performs other work which is consistent with the essential elements of the job.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of horticulture and effective ground maintenance practices.
• Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and building generally used in parks and cemeteries.
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry.
• Some knowledge of modern budgetary and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to effectively supervise unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled personnel.
• Ability to prepare concise operating reports.
• Ability to work with persons under stress.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, funeral directors, officials and the public.

Experience and Training:

• Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school plus three years of experience in park and/or cemetery, maintenance, including one year in a supervisory capacity; a two year Associate Degree in Landscaping or a related field is desirable.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License as required by the State of Nebraska; certification as a Herbicide and Pesticide Applicator within six months of appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.27 - $40.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Platte, NE: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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