Parks Technician

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Parks Technician

Salary

$46,716.80 - $63,190.40 Annually

Location

Neenah, WI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PR2024PTECH

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

03/11/2024

The City of Neenah Parks Department is seeking a full time Parks Technician.  The ideal individual will have prior experience in athletic field, grounds and general building maintenance including janitorial, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and mechanical abilities in addition to troubleshooting/problem solving skills.  Horticultural, Arborist, or Natural Resources experience is preferred.

  Responsibilities 

  • Athletic field and total grounds maintenance inclusive of field layout, turf care, trimming, pick-up, minor structure repair and construction, operating various machinery / power tools such as saws, line trimmers, lawn mowers, tractor/loaders, etc.  
  • Performs other landscaping duties in parks and other City property, including planting, maintaining, and/or renovating flower and shrub beds; applies fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides as needed.
  • Performs a wide variety of custodial tasks in public buildings and facilities including cleaning floors, windows, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, ducts, sinks, lavatories, urinals and removing trash.
  • Locate the Job Description for further detail at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs 

 Requirements

  • Associate Degree with one year of experience or High School diploma or equivalent with three years of experience in parks grounds and facilities maintenance, horticulture, natural resources or forestry or closely related field required.  
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and be willing to work in all weather conditions.  
  • A Wisconsin CDL (Class B with an N endorsement) is required.
  • Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (category 3.0) within 12 months of hire.  Some on the job assistance will be provided for this requirement.

 Wage/Hours

  • Position starts at $22.46 per hour and will increase to $23.31 July 1, 2024.
  • Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  

 Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay as well as automatic enrollment in Wisconsin State Retirement (WRS).
  • Excellent and affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with access to a free employee health and wellness clinic. 
  • Employer sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and option to participate in a flexible spending account.

 How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply via our online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/

Applications must include both a cover letter and resume to be considered

 

Position will remain open until filled, so candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.

 

The City of Neenah is committed to providing everyone with fair and equal treatment. If you share this same desire, are seeking a meaningful career in public service, and want the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we invite you to consider a career with us.  We are committed to the principles of equity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. 

 

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Neenah offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package to it's eligible employees.

Medical Coverage 

The City of Neenah offers eligible employees a choice of PPO broad coverage health insurance plans.  Each specific health plan has a health reimbursement account (HRA).  These plans are available for single or family coverage.
The City also offers a health insurance opt-out program for those employees who have health insurance through another source.

Dental Coverage 

Eligible employees may choose either single or family coverage. 
 
Life Insurance 

The City provides basic life insurance in the amount of one times an employee's annual salary at no cost to the employee to all eligible employees (any employee who is WRS eligible). 
Employees have the option to elect Supplemental, additional, and Spouse/Dependent coverage at their own cost.  Rates of these coverages are determined by age and salary.

Time Away from Work

The City of Neenah offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, funeral leave and jury duty leave. 

Wisconsin Retirement System

The City of Neenah participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System.  All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).  The City of Neenah pays the employer portion and each eligible employee is responsible for the employee portion. 

Flexible Spending Account Plan 

Eligible employees may elect to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) plan.  The FSA plan allows employees to have payroll deducted pre-tax and kept in an account that the employee may use for certain medical, dental, or vision costs not covered by insurance, or for dependent care, or for independent health premiums. 

Employee Assistance Program 

The City of Neenah has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is offered at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP. 

Deferred Compensation 

Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-free until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option. The City does not contribute to these plans.


Employee Health Clinic

City of Neenah employees who are eligible to participate in the City's health insurance program, and their eligible family members (spouses and children between the ages of 2 and 26) may use the Neenah Employee Health clinic.  Employees who are enrolled in a City health plan may use the health clinic free of charge.  Employees and their dependents who are eligible for City insurance but participate in the opt-out program, as well as retirees and their dependents who are maintaining City insurance, will be responsible for a $40 co-pay to use the clinic. 
 

Agency
City of Neenah
Address
211 Walnut Street

Neenah, Wisconsin, 54956
Phone
920-886-6112