Park Caretaker - City of Sioux Falls, SD : Job Details

Salary: $25.98 - $28.17 Hourly Location : City of Sioux Falls, SD Job Type: General AFSCME Job Number: 202400034 Department: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 11/05/2024 Closing Date: 11/19/2024 5:00 PM Central Job Summary Perform skilled and semiskilled duties relating to the care and maintenance of park properties, rights-of-way, and facilities. Act as a crew leader including but not limited to training employees and directing work activities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in tree planting, trimming, care and removal, horticulture or landscape planning and design, building maintenance, aquatic facility maintenance, and/or the care of cultivation of grounds, including plants, shrubs, and trees; or any combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver's license. Within six months of appointment to this position, must be licensed by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture as a licensed public operator for the application/spraying of pesticides and insecticides. The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

• 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.
• The City of Sioux Falls is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.