Parks Maintenance Specialist: Horticulture & Equipment

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow is seeking a motivated parks maintenance worker to support horticulture and forestry tasks in our community spaces. The role involves planting, trimming, watering, mulching, and tree work, using weed eaters, chainsaws, blowers, and other equipment.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, with the ability to read, write, and perform basic math.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• 1–2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in horticulture/forestry maintenance activities such as planting, weeding, watering, mulching, and tree work.
• Operates small power equipment (weed eater, chainsaw, blower, edger, auger).
• Operates medium to large equipment (mower, tractor, dump truck, skid loader, spray equipment).
• Performs custodial and litter removal duties and routine irrigation tasks.
• Oversees community service workers and assists with ice/snow removal.
• Assists with installation of warning devices and small concrete installations.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and maintains daily work records.
• Performs duties as Crew Leader in their absence.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

1–2 years related experience or equivalent education

Tools

Driver's license (Class D)

Pesticide applicator license

Job description

City of Broken Arrow is seeking a motivated parks maintenance worker to support horticulture and forestry tasks in our community spaces. The role involves planting, trimming, watering, mulching, and tree work, using weed eaters, chainsaws, blowers, and other equipment.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, with the ability to read, write, and perform basic math.