Parks and Recreation Maintenance Support Personnel - City of Little Rock, AR : Job Details

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Little Rock, ARJob Type: Full Time- Regular PositionJob Number: PR-2024-03Department: Parks and Recreation DepartmentOpeningDate: 04/03/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: AFSCMESupervisory Responsibility?: YesOn-Line Applications Only?: YesDepartment:: Park and Recreation DepartmentGrade: 303-305The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive DesignationThis is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.Please note that SOME positions require a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.BENEFITS: Click HERE for a complete list of benefits available to our Full-Time City employees. Essential FunctionsThis job posting will be utilized to fill multiple current and future vacancies in the maintenance division of the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department. Posting will remain open until filled or until a sufficient pool of candidates is created to fill current position. The current vacancies are listed below: Parks Maintenance Worker - I / II (Grounds, Horticulture, Urban Forestry) - To perform various tree and shrub maintenance, planting, and removal activities for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Parks Maintenance Worker I / II (Mowing) - To perform various maintenance duties, including landscaping, tree and shrub maintenance, planting, mowing, weed-eating, custodial and any other related activities for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Parks Maintenance Worker -Senior (Ground Maintenance/Mowing Crew) -To operate grounds maintenance equipment and perform maintenance activities at Parks and Recreation Department facilities.

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Parks Maintenance Worker - Senior (Horticulture)- To perform various horticulture installation, grounds and facilities maintenance activities in Parks and Recreation areas and facilities.

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory ResponsibilitiesParks Maintenance Worker I and II (SALARY IS $15.09 FOR I, $15.13 FOR II)These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of one (1) year of experience in building or grounds maintenance involving manual labor. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (for II only):

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

Parks Maintenance Worker -Senior (Ground Maintenance/Mowing) (SALARY IS $18.04, CDL POSITION)These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of eighth (8th) grade, one (1) year of experience in landscaping, golf course or grounds maintenance, and one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position and must possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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City of Little Rock BenefitsNon-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.VacationRegular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate: Days Per YearUp to 3 yrs. of service103 yrs. to 10 years of service1510 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service1820 yrs. of service and over22Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.Discretionary DaysRegular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year. Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows:DaysIf hired January 1 through March 303If hired April 1 through June 302If hired July 1 through September 301If hired October 1 through December 310Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.Sick LeaveRegular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.Funeral LeaveRegular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days (four (4) for out-of-state funerals) with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.Longevity PayLongevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.01 Please indicate which of the following Driver's License categories are applicable to you: (This is a day one requirement)

• CDL - Class A
• CDL - Class B
• Class C
• Class D - Standard Drivers License
• None of the above - I do not possess a valid drivers license

02 If you do not currently have a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License, will you be able to obtain one within 90 (days) of hire?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess two (2) years of experience in the repair of roofs, building maintenance trade, or related area?

• Yes
• No

04 Are you willing and able to work outside in extreme weather conditions over long periods of time (ie., heat of summer or cold of winter)?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in tree and/or grounds maintenance, landscaping or related area?

• Yes
• No

06 Please indicate which of the following landscaping duties you have performed:

• Irrigation/Sprinkler Maintenance
• Landscaping Maintenance
• Ground Maintenance
• Greenhouse Operation
• Fertilizer/Pesticide Application
• Garden Center/Nursery
• Irrigation/Sprinkler Installation
• Other
• None

07 Indicate your work experience in the care and maintenance of flowering plants, bushes and trees:

• Fertilize plants
• Spray unwanted plants with herbicides
• Spread insecticides and pesticides
• Trim bushes and plants
• Prepare ground for planting
• Plant trees, shrubs and other plants
• Lay sod
• Cut / Mow grass
• Recognize plant damage and disease
• NO RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

08 Are you willing and able to work in lift trucks and ladders at elevated heights?

• Yes
• No

09 Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience?

• Yes
• No

10 Indicate the duties you have performed related to supervision or leadership of employees:

• Directed the daily work of subordinates
• Established work schedules (multiple employees and multiple shifts)
• Prioritized employees' work activities
• Ensured employees' work is accurate and performed in a timely manner.
• Assigned work activities to employees.
• Maintained employees' records (leave, time sheets)
• Recommended Disciplinary Actions
• Counseled employees
• Project leader
• DO NOT have any supervisor or leadership experience

11 Do you currently possess two(2) years of customer service experience to include contact with the public or related area?

• Yes
• No

12 Are you willing and able to deal with irate citizens and deal with citizen complaints?

• Yes
• No

13 If yes, describe your duties dealing with citizen complaints: Required Question