Seasonal Public Grounds & Parks Technician

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Omaha is seeking part-time/seasonal workers to maintain public park grounds, facilities, and city rights of way. The role involves mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, sod work, pruning, and equipment operation, with potential supervision of a small seasonal crew.

You will follow written and oral instructions, work with public and staff, and comply with safety and background checks. Evening/special shifts may be required depending on park needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation of tractors, trucks and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for grounds equipment operation.
• Some knowledge of maintenance/repair of motorized equipment.
• Ability to operate tractor and attachments.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; communicate with public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, reseeds, landscapes, and cleans park grounds, facilities, and rights of way.
• Water grounds with sprinklers and repair heads; hand watering as needed.
• Apply chemicals and spread fertilizer.
• Lay sod and prune trees; maintain park facilities and equipment.
• Mow, remove weeds, debris; maintain abandoned properties as needed.
• Paint and repair park recreational equipment.
• Operate tractors, pickups, and maintenance vehicles under 26,000 lb GVW.
• Operate other engine-powered and manual grounds tools.
• Service and perform routine repairs on assigned equipment.
• May supervise a small crew of seasonal workers (2–3).
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety knowledge

Maintenance tools

Tractor operation

Communication skills

Tools

Grounds equipment (tractors, trucks)

Job description

The City of Omaha is seeking part-time/seasonal workers to maintain public park grounds, facilities, and city rights of way. The role involves mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, sod work, pruning, and equipment operation, with potential supervision of a small seasonal crew.

You will follow written and oral instructions, work with public and staff, and comply with safety and background checks. Evening/special shifts may be required depending on park needs.