Welcome to the City of Box Elder, also known as the "Gateway to the Black Hills." We are a small but dedicated group of professionals that takes pride in our work and loves serving our vibrant community. Our city is growing, and we are currently hiring for a Parks Operator to join our talented team of operators in the Public Works department. This individual would become part of a dynamic, engaging team that values the contributions made by its employees and encourages professional development.

The Parks Operator will be responsible for performing technical duties related to the operations, maintenance, and repair of the city's park system in addition to other city-owned properties.

This is a full-time and benefitted position located in the City of Box Elder. The fall/winter schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the spring/summer schedule is typically four 10-hour days and three days off.

Please read on to find out more about this position and how to apply.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, and waters parks, playing fields and other landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches, fertilizes, and sprays trees, plants and shrubbery; prepares soil for planting; seeds and re-sods lawn areas; plants trees, seedlings and shrubs.
• Installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems; adjusts, repairs and replaces timing mechanisms; reads and interprets standard plans, specifications, blueprints and schematics; prepares as-built sketches.
• Inspects assigned areas; corrects or reports safety hazards; cleans and maintains park grounds, athletic fields, campsites, paved areas and paths; grooms and prepares ball fields and other park facilities for public use.
• Performs loading and unloading of equipment and materials on and off trailers safely.
• Operates equipment consistent with safety policies as well as any rules and regulations required by state and federal safety standards.
• Services and performs necessary adjustments or repairs to equipment; maintains equipment clean and in good working condition; reports the need for repairs to the supervisor or shop immediately.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites from traffic hazards as necessary.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of landscaping and grounds maintenance operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• South Dakota Driver's License.

Conditions of Employment:

A candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment will undergo a background investigation and drug screening

The City of Box Elder has a generous paid time off program, 10.5 paid holidays per year and excellent benefits which include employer paid health, dental, and vision for the employee. Employees will be enrolled in the South Dakota Retirement System.

NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The City of Box Elder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.