Laborer I - Nature Center

Laborer I - Nature Center Salary $22.15 - $26.79 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600222 Department Parks and Recreation Department Division Recreation Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/12/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Lincoln Parks and Recreation is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity at Pioneers Park Nature Center! We are looking for someone who is passionate about land management and skilled in maintaining facilities. Join us at Pioneers Park Nature Center, where you will help care for and manage our expansive grounds and facilities. Our Nature Center encompasses 668 acres of diverse landscapes, including prairies, wetlands, and woodlands, as well as trails, interpretive centers, and gardens. The ideal candidate will be eager to work in a team and contribute to maintaining and improving the habitats, trails, and overall visitor experience at the Nature Center. Why Join Us? Make a

Difference:

You'll help families and individuals enjoy the Pioneers Park Nature Center while also providing native habitat for wildlife.

Grow Your Skills:

Gain hands-on experience in land and facility maintenance - all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Be Part of a

Welcoming Environment:

Join a team that values and celebrates everyone. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create a space where people feel respected and encouraged to contribute.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the upkeep and management of the Nature Center's diverse grounds, including prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. Support the maintenance and enhancement of trails, interpretive centers, and gardens. Work collaboratively with the team to implement effective land management practices and habitat improvements. This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs., work at heights up to 20 feet, walk up to a mile on uneven terrain, and perform heavy manual work for extended periods of time in all types of weather.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Work location:

Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave.

Desirable Qualifications:

Nebraska Pesticide Applicators License in Category 00, 04, 08 Arborist License. Knowledge of plants, including forbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees. Understanding of habitat management and restoration best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Any combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Comprehensive Benefits:

The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, group life, an Employee Assistance Program, employer-matched retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time off, and eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $71,000 of Life Insurance $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit. 4. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 5. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 6. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license. Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. I Understand 03 Do you have a valid Driver's License? Yes No 04 For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. 05 Have you obtained course work and/or training in the following: Natural Resources / Natural Resources Management Conservation Biology / Fisheries and Wildlife / Wildlife Conservation Forest Ecology / Management Other, please list applicable course work field No coursework or training 06 If you selected 'Other', please list applicable course work field. If not, enter N/A. 07 For any selections made above, please list where you acquired course work/training. If None, enter N/A. 08 Do you have any of the following certifications or licenses? Nebraska Pesticide Applicator's License Category 00, 04, or 08 Arborist License CPR and First Aid Other, please list applicable certifications or licenses. None listed 09 If you selected 'Other', please list the certification or license. If not, enter N/A. 10 If yes, list where you acquired each certificate and/or training. If no, enter N/A. 11 Indicate if you have experience/training in any of the following: Carpentry Plumbing Electrical None Listed 12 List where you acquired this experience/training. If none selected, enter N/A. 13 Do you have experience in ground maintenance including trail work? Yes, more than 5 years of experience Yes, 2-5 years of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Less than 6 months of experience No experience 14 If yes, list where you acquired your experience/training. If no, enter N/A. 15 Do you have experience in prairie restoration or management? Yes, more than 5 years of experience Yes, 2-5 years of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Less than 6 months of experience No experience 16 If yes, list where you acquired your experience/training. If no, enter N/A. 17 Indicate your experience in woodland habitat management? Yes, more than 5 years of experience Yes, 2-5 years of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Less than 6 months of experience No experience 18 If yes, list where you acquired your experience/training. If no, enter N/A. 19 Do you have experience in minor building repair and maintenance, including carpentry? Yes, more than 5 years of experience Yes, 2-5 years of experience Yes, less than 2 years of experience No experience 20 If yes, list where you acquired your experience. If no, enter N/A. 21 Do you have experience working with power tools, including chainsaws and string trimmers? Yes, more than 5 years of experience Yes, 2-5 years of experience Yes, less than 2 years of experience No experience 22 If yes, list where you acquired your experience. If no, enter N/A. 23 Do you have experience driving a tractor, off road vehicle, riding lawn mower, or similar? Yes, more than 5 years of experience Yes, 2-5 years of experience Yes, less than 2 years of experience No Experience 24 If yes, list where you acquired your experience/training. If no, enter

N/A. 25 I

understand this position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. Yes No 26 I understand this position requires the ability to work at heights of up to 20 feet. Yes No 27 I understand this position requires the ability to walk up to a mile on uneven terrain. Yes No 28 I understand this position requires the ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Yes No Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm