Park Technician

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.14 - $25.03 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, February 23, 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Graduation from high school or GED certification and a minimum of one (1) year’s experience in the maintenance, care, and cultivation of grounds, including plants, shrubs, and trees; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Associate or bachelor’s degree in park management, turfgrass management, horticulture, or related field preferred.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.

Within six months of hire must be licensed by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture as a licensed public operator for the application/spraying of pesticides and insecticides.

OUR CULTURE 

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.  

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.  Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family. 
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year. 
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.