Horticulture/Maintenance Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of ground keeping and general maintenance functions for the Minot Park District Horticulture and Maintenance Departments. This is a skilled and technical position. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The Following ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position specific duties. Horticulture Tech - April 1-Nov 30 Assist in maintaining the park districts’ park, zoo grounds and athletic complexes in a safe, clean and visually appealing manner for enjoyment by the public. Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemical agents to assigned park grounds. Assist in watering and mowing as needed of assigned park grounds. Assist as needed with shelter cleaning, trash removal and scheduling of special events year round. Assist in fall cleanup including raking and leaf removal of assigned park grounds. May prepare employee schedules, assign work duties and provide training to departmental personnel as assigned. Assist the Horticulturalist in greenhouse management which may include planting, watering, insect control and maintenance of greenhouse. Assist in all sports field operations which may include ground maintenance, fertilizer and chemical application, aeration, watering. Assist the Horticulturalist in all areas of departmental operations and may perform supervisory duties in Horticulturalist absence. Maintenance Tech - December 1-March 31 Assist in maintaining the district’s buildings and facilities including but not limited to the zoo, golf course, soccer complex, outdoor hockey rinks, pools, playgrounds, sports court areas, auditorium, ball diamonds, pathways and maintenance equipment. Assist with new construction and/or remodeling projects; constructs additions to buildings and/or picnic shelters, installs or replaces windows, doors, flooring, roofing, siding, drywall and concrete. Builds, installs, repairs, and maintains fences and gates. Performs regular preventive maintenance and assists in ensuring buildings and facilities are safely and properly maintained for use by the public. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and safety inspections, evaluates conditions and brings deficiencies to the attention of the Maintenance Superintendent. Prepares and maintains outdoor hockey rinks, assists with the making of ice. Assist in removing snow from sidewalks, pathways, parking lots, roadways and outdoor ice rinks Assist with building and/or facility maintenance activities as required. Assist other employees on larger projects. Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and documentation. Operate a vehicle, trailer equipment and pick up supplies. **Performs other duties as assigned or required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent, and some experience relating to the Primary Duties listed for the position. Preferred two years Horticulture related degree or worked in the Horticulture field for 2 years Preferred Maintenance field for two years five years of general maintenance / carpentry / construction / building maintenance experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS or ability to begin earning Licenses and Certifications Must possess a valid North Dakota Class D driver's license with ability to obtain a North Dakota Class A or Class B driver’s license. Pesticide License or Certification First Aid/CPR Certification, Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) may be required REQUIRED SKILL IN or KKNOWLEDGE IN Supervising, Leading and Delegating tasks, schedules, projects and authority. Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills are essential for this position. Maintenance in Facility, Parks, Grounds and Greenhouse, and all safety standards are adhered to. Building and facility construction and maintenance principles and practices. Equipment and tools common to building and facility construction, maintenance and repair. Regulations and standards governing the maintenance and construction of park facilities. Maintenance records, logs and documentation. Basic facility maintenance principles and processes Safely operating Maintenance & Horticulture. Performing preventative maintenance in accordance with established schedules. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in and around all parks, fields, zoo grounds and greenhouses. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor maintenance environment and involves equipment operation, climbing ladders, and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Work may be performed in all types of weather conditions. POSITION SCHEDULE This is a 40-Hour per Week position. Work schedule will depend on which department you are in. POSITION COMPENSATION Full-Time Position & Full Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement Plan