Park Caretaker II - Park District 4

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Paid leave: vacation, sick, holidays

Group health insurance

Job summary

City of Omaha is seeking a Park Maintenance worker to supervise care, custody, and cleaning of city parks and recreation facilities. The role requires living in the park if provided and being on call 24 hours on each working day.

The position demands a valid CDL Class B with N endorsement, air brake certification, pesticide applicator certificate, a 2nd grade hoisting/portable engineer's certificate, and forklift certification by probation end.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in minor maintenance of park equipment, machinery and tools.
• Must possess a valid Class "B" CDL with "N" endorsement and air brake certification by end of probation.
• Must possess a current Nebraska Pesticide Applicator's Certificate by end of probation.
• Must possess a 2nd grade hoisting and portable engineer's certificate by end of probation.
• Must possess a forklift operator's certificate by end of probation.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and provides work direction to subordinates engaged in the care, custody, and cleaning of assigned park and recreation facility.
• Monitors activities of park patrons and enforces park regulations; inspects park facilities for vandalism and completes reports.
• Makes reservations for use of park facilities; collects, records and deposits park user fees.
• Removes debris, cleans restrooms, mows grass, and manages snow removal on park property.
• Oversees and participates in minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment; documents maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Tools

CDL Class B with N endorsement

Air brake certification

Pesticide Applicator Certificate (Nebraska)

2nd grade hoisting and portable engineer's certificate

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

Posting Type

Open Competitive

Work Type

Full Time

Nature of Work

This work involves participating in and supervising the care, custody, and cleaning of an assigned city park and recreation facility. Employees in this class are required to live in the park if living quarters are provided and are on call 24 hours each working day. Considerable public relations and independence are exercised.

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

• Two (2) years of experience in the minor maintenance of park equipment, machinery and tools in performing manual labor relating to park work.

Special Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement and air brake certification or a CDL learner's permit for such a license by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a current category 04 Certified Federal and State of Nebraska Pesticide Applicator's Certificate by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a 2nd grade hoisting and portable engineer's certificate by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a forklift operator's certificate by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range

$18.17 with step increases to $24.93 Hourly

Benefits

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information

The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 50% on the structured interview (100% weight).

Veteran Points

To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by XXXX, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of park policies and regulations relating to the use of park facilities by the public
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Knowledge of the use of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and other disease management techniques used in turf management
• Skill in the operation of the assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate with park patrons to enforce park regulations and resolve issues
• Ability to view park surroundings to monitor park activities and to inspect park property for vandalism
• Ability to recognize and treat diseases and insect and abiotic problems of turf
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment, machinery, and tools in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to balance, bend, stand, walk, push, reach, and stoop continuously, squat and kneel frequently; and climb, crouch, crawl, and pull occasionally
• Ability to move and transport objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally; objects up to twenty (20) pounds frequently; and objects up to ten (10) pounds continuously.

Essential Functions

• Assigns and provides work direction to subordinates engaged in the care, custody, and cleaning of assigned park and recreation facility
• Monitors activities of park patrons and enforces park regulations; confronts problem behaviors or calls for assistance; inspects park facilities for vandalism and completes necessary reports
• Makes reservations for use of park facilities; collects, records and deposits park user fees
• Removes tree limbs, brush, litter, and other debris at park facilities; cleans restrooms; mows grass and removes snow on park property
• Oversees and participates in minor repairs and routine maintenance on motorized equipment and playground and picnic equipment; completes reports documenting maintenance and repair performed
• Diagnoses plant problems and applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer to promote turf health
• Performs snow removal duties as assigned
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre- employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre- employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org

Email: [e-mail]