Public Gardens Laborer I

Job Posting Information

Join the Parks and Recreations department as a Public Gardens Laborer I.
Hours: Monday – Friday. 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

This position is responsible for performing work of a manual nature which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill. An employee in this class may be asked to drive and operate equipment with the percent of time spent on equipment operation being less than 30%. Work is usually performed under the immediate supervision of an employee of a higher classification, but many types of work assigned may be repetitive in nature and once learned can be carried on without difficulty under only general supervision.

This work involves:
performing a wide variety of garden and park maintenance tasks including the routine care of several irrigation systems, ornamental ponds, and using the best horticultural practices in several formal garden sites and their facilities.

Performing maintenance duties on facilities ensuring safety, serviceability, and efficiency standards are met and/or exceeded.

Leading and organizing seasonal workers and volunteers in a manner that jobs are performed safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities &amp Skills/Desirable Training &amp Experience

• Knowledge of power and hand tools used in the work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
• Obtain and maintain a Nebraska Pesticide Applicator’s License in Category 00, 04
• Obtain and maintain an Arborist License

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

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

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