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Part Time Parks Attendant

Job in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, 68847, USA
Listing for: Kearney, City of (NE)
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Landscaping, Groundskeeper
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and care of the parks and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Operate various types of trucks and light equipment. Perform manual labor in the maintenance and care of street medians/corridors, park grounds, amenities, and facilities. Help maintain equipment used in the maintenance of turf and park grounds.

Irrigate, water, mow, edge, aerate, control weeds, and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Maintain effective working relations with facility users. Assist with snow removal tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
  • Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
  • Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)
  • Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
  • Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and care for shrubs, trees, plants and grass. (Daily)
  • Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform maintenance tasks. (Daily)
Physical Demands
  • Work Type:
    Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Climbing/Balancing:
    Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance required
  • Walking:
    Extensive amount required
  • Stooping/Bending:
    Frequently
  • Stand/Sit:
    Sit about 20 percent of the time
  • Reaching:
    Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
  • Vision:
    Adequate to perform essential functions
  • Color Vision:
    Adequate to perform essential functions
  • Hearing:
    Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
  • Speech:
    Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken word
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
    Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate ability
  • Manual Dexterity:
    Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual ability
Essential Job Functions / Exposures
  • Inside/Outside:
    Work inside and outside (primarily outside)
  • Cold/Heat:
    Adverse conditions possible
  • Wet/Dry:
    Adverse conditions possible
  • Noise/Vibrations:
    Equipment noise
  • Hazards:
    Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and height
  • Fumes/Dust/Odors:
    Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odors
  • Infectious Diseases:
    Low exposure
Mental Requirements
  • Ability to read and comprehend written material.
  • Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.
  • Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
  • Ability to organize information for concise written records.
Minimum Education , Training, and Experience Requirements
  • High school diploma/GED. Previous park maintenance or landscaping experience preferred. Must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license. Ability to obtain Nebraska Pesticide Applicators License.
Residency Requirements

None.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
  • Pickup, dump trucks, backhoe, tractors and attachments, bobcat, bucket truck, hand and power tools, two-way radios, sprayers, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, chain saw, tree spade and seeder.
Remarks

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.

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