Salary $22.29-$30.16 / hr.

Position will focus on Athletic Field Maintenance.

General Statement of Duties

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and direct supervision of the Park Supervisor, the Parks Technician is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of parks, pools, the Larson Ice Center, city owned facilities, and athletic facilities. This includes landscaping, equipment operation, and repairs, as well as coordinating with contractors and maintaining safety standards. The position requires standby duty and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid South Dakota Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a South Dakota Commercial Drivers License
• Must be a United States citizen. This position does not support sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, pool maintenance, ice facility operations, or athletic field operations

 **Please see attached Job Description for information on qualifications for progressive series***

Major Duties (Essential Function)

• Parks, Pool, and Athletic Facilities
  • Perform cleaning and custodial duties, including trash collection, restroom cleaning, and litter removal.
  • Operate snowplows and other heavy equipment for snow removal on sidewalks, trails, and driveways.
  • Operate and maintain a wide range of equipment, including but not limited to:
    • Backhoes, trucks, mowers, chemical sprayers, utility vehicles, payloaders, boom trucks, skid steers, and various attachments.
  • Hand tools such as saws, drills, grinders, sanders, shovels, chainsaws, and more.
  • Conduct landscaping tasks such as mowing, planting, pruning, and applying herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides.
  • Manage athletic field preparation, including marking lines, turf maintenance, and irrigation system repairs.
  • Operate and maintain pool equipment, including filters, pumps, and water chemistry systems.
  • Perform minor plumbing, electrical, and construction repairs on facilities and equipment.
  • Coordinate and communicate with contractors, such as electricians and plumbers, for specialized repairs or installations.
  • Handle sewer maintenance and associated issues as required.
  • Perform seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf collection and application of de-icing materials.
• Larson Ice Center
  • Monitor and maintain ice rink compressors and temperature systems to ensure optimal ice quality.
  • Operate and maintain the Zamboni ice resurfacer, ensuring proper ice resurfacing schedules.
  • Perform cleaning and custodial duties within the facility, including locker rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
  • Assist with skate sharpening, skate rentals, and customer service duties during public skating and events.
  • Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of facility equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Enforce facility policies and provide on-site supervision during events or shifts. 
  • Assist with the setup and takedown of equipment for hockey games, tournaments, and other events.

Marginal Duties

• Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary.
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety standards and policies established by the City.
• Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary and additional duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands/Work Environment (Essential Function)

• Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Work Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. 
  • Must have ability to be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme cold. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Be available to work various shifts to include day, evening, weekend, holidays, and overtime as neededMental Complexity/Interpersonal Contacts (Essential Function)
• Mental Complexity
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and effectively for tasks such as landscaping, pool maintenance, ice facility operations, and athletic field preparation.
  • Capability to work independently, solve problems, and apply common sense to detailed but straightforward instructions.
  • Basic mathematical skills for routine calculations and measurements.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple correspondence.
• Interpersonal Contacts
  • Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group settings.
  • Flexibility and professionalism in working with diverse groups and maintaining effective working relationships.

Pre-employment Screening

Pre-employment screening may include, but are not limited to, the following: references, criminal background, credit history, drug and alcohol screening, medical history questionnaire, and pre-employment physical.