Landscape Technician

Are you passionate about maintaining premium athletic turf, landscapes, and parks? If yes, then apply now! We are currently accepting applications for a Landscape Technician position in the Parks Division of our Community Services Department. Duties include general maintenance, operating irrigation systems, establishing native plant areas, performing custodial duties for buildings and restrooms, and more!

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
• Must possess or obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain Commercial Pesticide Applicator 3.0 Turf and Landscape Certification
• Technical knowledge in ornamental horticulture, turf maintenance, pesticide application, and irrigation systems operations and repair

• An associate degree in a related field

• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)

Final date to receive applications: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews expected to take place Monday, February 16, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

Under general supervision, performs highly skilled work with the primary focus being the maintenance of turf and landscape areas and irrigation systems. Operates and maintains irrigation systems and may be assigned to a certain division or move to assist another division to complete a task/project as needed.

• Maintains and operates irrigation systems
• Maintains NR151 program and procurement of botanical supplies
• Creates annual turf nutrition program
• Selects, calibrates, and applies fertilizer and pesticides
• Interprets and works from blueprints and sketches or penciled layouts
• Cultivates landscape plantings in the City’s public parks, distinguishing desirable plants associated with a designed planting and nurturing the plantings for optimal development
• Maintains turf (level
  1) and has broad knowledge of turf equipment
• Uses asset management systems to record fertilization, herbicide, and other chemical use
• Maintains records of equipment maintenance and a seasonal maintenance calendar
• Establishes and maintains native plant areas, floral areas, and turfgrass areas
• Performs minor electrical work and repairs
• Operates and maintains park maintenance equipment
• Performs custodial duties for buildings and restrooms
• Maintains and repairs exterior and interiors of shelters and miscellaneous structures, including plumbing and concrete work
• Inspects facilities, machinery, and equipment noting conditions indicating the need for repair and maintenance
• Maintains and repairs bleachers, fences, roofs, pumps, and other site amenities
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces facility components
• Paints walls, doors, and athletic fields
• Floods outdoor ice rinks and grooms ski trails
• Configures layout and marking of athletic fields and courts
• Reads and sets simple grading plans
• Advanced custodial service knowledge
• Strong customer service and public contact skills
• Assists in development and maintenance of leisure time areas, and submits written reports and develops drawings as requested, both written and computerized format

Performs related duties as required, such as city-wide municipal services of snow removal, ice control, and mowing.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required; an associate degree in a related field is preferred
• Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
• Must possess or obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain Commercial Pesticide Applicator 3.0 Turf and Landscape Certification
• Must possess technical knowledge in ornamental horticulture relating to herbaceous and woody plant material, turf maintenance, pesticide use and application with thorough knowledge of irrigation systems operations and repair

• Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance
• Must be able to take direction and work well with others
• Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately
• Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers

Community Service Supervisor (Parks)

Parks, Forestry, Cemetery, Buildings and Grounds Manager

May occasionally direct seasonal laborers or act as lead person for a crew.

Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, kneeling. Will occasionally work in heat, cold, wet, noisy and dusty conditions. Frequent lifting, carrying,…