Groundskeeper (Horticulture)

Groundskeeper (Horticulture) City of Derby

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8 Derby, KS Job Details From $21.03 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Groundskeeper (Horticulture) The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals.

Starting pay:

$21.03 per hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift:

1st Shift, four 10 hour days Tuesday through

Friday Compensation:

$21.03 / hr.

DOQ Benefits:

Medical (includes Vision

• City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected), no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays! Dental Insurance
• City pays 85% of monthly premium. Wellness Incentives
• Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation) Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued) Sick leave. 11 Paid Holidays KPERS Retirement
• City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6% KPERS Life Insurance
• Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year

Corporate Health Club Discounts A Typical Workday May Include:

Maintain city flower beds, shrubs, and plants, including watering, pruning, fertilizing, and controlling disease and insects. Maintain an inventory and record of all public trees, shrubberies, flower beds, and other decorative plantings, including location, species, size, and condition. Grow, transplant, and maintain trees, plants, shrubs, and flowers in the city nursery. Utilize the city's asset management system and computer-based tools to track work orders, assigned tasks, preventative maintenance, and equipment records. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot problems pertaining to the city's sprinkler systems. Operate motor vehicles and other equipment necessary to complete assigned work. Assist with snow removal operations as assigned. Maintain all equipment in good working order. Plant, mow, trim, rake, fertilize, and water the grass on public grounds. Remove, trim, and chip trees when needed. Maintain public grounds to keep areas in a clean and neat appearance. Participate in the construction of sidewalks on all public grounds. Spray city property with proper chemicals to control weeds and insects when necessary. Assist in developing and delivering community education materials and outreach by presenting them to local non-profit organizations and service clubs. May provide instruction to new employees in the proper method of completing tasks. Assist in the recruiting and coordination of volunteers for horticulture and forestry projects. View full job description.

What You Will Need:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Kansas driver's license and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements. Valid Kansas commercial driver's license, required within six months of employment.

What Will Put You Ahead:

One-year or more related experience. General knowledge of ground maintenance, plant/shrubbery maintenance, horticulture techniques, landscaping design and construction techniques. General knowledge in the safe use of standard hand and power equipment. Ability to identify, transplant, and maintain various plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Ability to operate all division equipment. Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing. Veterans Preference The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with

K.S.A. 73-201

et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.