Gardener

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

Paid pension retirement

Paid health insurance

and MUCH MORE!

Job summary

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board seeks qualified candidates to join its maintenance team at Jordan Valley Park. The role requires experience caring for commercial grounds, with a Tue-Sat 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule and flexibility for events.

Ideal applicants have arboriculture, horticulture, or forestry background; CDL with endorsements; ISA Arborist; and Missouri Public Operator license. Benefits include paid leave, retirement, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or a related field.
• Completion of 23 hours of horticulture, forestry or related coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years experience.
• Irrigation experience is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements, depending on assignment, within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial grounds at Jordan Valley Park and other facilities.
• Perform ongoing grounds maintenance tasks and seasonal duties.
• Accommodate special events at park facilities as needed.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Horticulture experience

Forestry experience

Irrigation experience

Education

Class A or B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements

Missouri Certified Public Operator License (Ornamental & Turf)

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is seeking qualified, motivated candidates to join their maintenance team. Our Current Opening is at Jordan Valley Park. Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This position will have to have flexibility to accommodate special events at Park facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong experience caring and maintaining for commercial grounds. Serve your community by maintaining our awesome Parks!

Benefits include:

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE!

About our Parks Department:

The Springfield-Greene County Park strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike.

The Park Board includes 3,200 acres and 105 sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to natural resource areas. The system includes four golf courses, three family centers, a zoo, a farm park, botanical gardens, several sports and athletic complexes, two indoor aquatics centers, six outdoor swimming pools, multiple School-Park sites and more than 100 miles of recreational trails -- including 70 miles ofGreenways.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Three years of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or a related field;
• Completion of 23 hours of horticulture, forestry or related coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years experience.

PREFERRED

• Irrigation experience is preferred.

Licensing/Certification

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements, depending on assignment, within the following guidelines:
  • Pass written portion of exam within 90 days of employment and skills test portion within the probationary period.
  • Must possess or obtain a State of Missouri Certified Public Operator License in Ornamental and Turf category and a valid International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certificate within the probationary period depending on assignment.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.