JOB
This is gardening and grounds maintenance and supervisory work. Work is performed independently under general supervision, with directions for technical work being provided by a supervisor.
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**
**Posting may close at any time ** EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Maintains flowers, shrubs, and trees, including cultivating, transplanting, irrigating, pruning, spraying, and fertilizing.
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Maintains turf grass areas, including irrigating, planting, mowing, edging and trimming, controlling diseases and pests, and fertilizing.
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Maintains the cleanliness of walks and other hard-surfaced areas by sweeping and hosing with water.
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Removes snow from walks and other areas.
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Maintains litter-free areas, as assigned.
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Balls and burlaps trees.
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May be assigned as a park caretaker during the summer.
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Supervises other employees.
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Operates irrigation systems and power mowers.
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Repairs irrigation systems.
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Assists with prescribed burns.
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These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required Experience and Training
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One year of experience either in horticultural maintenance or in greenhouse and nursery work.
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A valid driver's license.
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Ability to obtain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL) within Six months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
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Ability to obtain State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicators License 3a/3b within the first 6 months of employment.
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
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A valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL)
- State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicators License 3a/3b
Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
