7-Month Park Technician

Salary: $25.79 Hourly
Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time
Job Number: 3921.12.2023
Department: Parks
Division: PK200226 - PK Horticulture Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 2/16/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CIPEC
Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy: Parks and Recreation
Recruitment: Entrance
Selection Method: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs work assisting in the operation and maintenance of city parks. This may include maintaining turf areas and landscape beds, maintenance and restoration of natural area, trash pick up, maintaining swimming and wading pools, cleaning restrooms and shelters, and other rental responsibilities. Depending on work assignment, may require ability to lift up to 50lbs and frequent bending.
Note:This position is a seasonal 7-Month position (April thru October). 40 hours per week. Work hours vary on work assignment and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Application Deadline:Applications are accepted until 02/16/2024 or until a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or GED, and minimum one year of experience in one or more of the following areas; swimming pool operation, operating park maintenance equipment or similar machinery, turf grass maintenance, horticulture or landscape maintenance, custodial work.
Required Special Qualifications
License or Other Requirements: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa. Possession of valid Iowa Ornamental and Turf (3OT) Pesticide Applicator's license and Certified Pool Operator's certificate or the ability to acquire within six months of hire if required based on job assignment.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Conducts turf grass maintenance including soil prep and seeding, pesticide selection and application and seed mix recommendation..
• Recommends turf renovation projects and grass seed mix for general and special use turf areas.
• Recommends and may apply pesticides on turf and annual bed areas; applies soil amendments.
• Plants and maintains landscape areas including annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs.
• Maintaining natural areas by removing invasive species, applying pesticide/herbicide, seeding, performing prescribed burns, improving timber stand and water quality, restoring native prairie locations, maintaining bike trails and pond management.
• Inspects pool operation equipment, reports and may repair malfunctioning filtration and chlorination components; develops and implements plans to correct and prevent breakdowns.
• Sets valves and controllers for filtration and chlorination systems; skims grease, replaces sand and purges filter system as needed; checks and adjusts water chemistry.
• Tracks use of chemicals and recommends annual purchases.
• Performs general building and grounds cleaning and maintenance work.
• Performs other facility and site maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Drives truck, utility tractor, or utility vehicle as needed.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
01
Were you employed by the City of Des Moines during the 2023 Summer Employment Season?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "No" to the previous question, describe what work experience you have in operating commercial swimming pools, commercial property maintenance equipment or similar machinery;include the name of employer(s) and employment dates where you obtained this experience. Response must be clear and thorough to receive credit. If a previous 7 Month Employee from Season 2023, indicate "Previous Employee".
03
If you answered "No" to question number 1:Describe what work experience you have in professional landscape maintenance, turf grass maintenance and/or property maintenance;including the name of employer(s) and employment dates where you obtained this experience. Response must be clear and thorough to receive credit. If a previous 7 Month Park Technician from the 2023 Employment Season, indicate "Previous Employee".
04
What is the highest grade level in school you have completed?
05
Do you currently possess any of the following certifications?

• Iowa Ornamental and Turf (3OT) Pesticide Applicator's License
• Certified Pool Operator's Certificate
• None

06
If you checked any of the certifications in question 5, submittal of current certifications or State of Iowa documentation is required by the application deadline. Please answer "yes" that you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question