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PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE I, II, III
Parks & Recreation/ Municipal Golf Course
Temporary /Seasonal
PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE I
This classification is the entry level of the park & facility maintenance series working under immediate supervision.
Duties:• Performs manual labor in the care & maintenance of Salina Municipal Golf Course.
• Performs planting & maintenance of trees in golf course including removing trees, shrubs, & stumps.
• Maintains turf & grounds on fairways & greens including seeding, watering, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work & related duties.
• Assists in the installation & maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.
• May perform some concrete work.
• Performs janitorial duties in & around the golf course.
• Works on special projects & assignments.
• Administers basic first aid, if needed.
• Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education: • Eighth grade graduate.
• CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience:• Lawn maintenance or golf course work preferred.
• Previous experience with non-powered hand tools used to maintain grounds at the golf course.
Equipment:• Non-powered hand tools, hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, shovels, rakes, blowers & hand held non-powered clippers & edgers, as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.
• Maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
• Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
• Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
• Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.
Requirements:• Sixteen (16) year olds will work in a non-driving capacity.
• Seventeen (17) year olds must possess a valid driver's license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property & non-public access passageways.
• Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
• Must be available to work shifts.
• Must attend required trainings & meetings.
• Required to review posted event calendars.
• Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
• Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.
• Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
• Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.
Pay DOQ EOE: • $8.25-9.25/hr.
PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE II This classification is mid-level of the park & facility maintenance series working under general supervision.
Duties:• Responsible to fulfill the duties of Park & Facility Maintenance I staff, as needed.
• Supervises the Park & Facility Maintenance I staff in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Diagnose needs for chemical applications.
• Applies fertilizers & pesticides as required & determines ratio based on environmental conditions.
• Diagnose conditions for disease, irrigation, mowing.
• Performs minor electrical & plumbing work.
• Services & performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Performs manual labor in the care, minor construction & maintenance of Salina Municipal Golf Course.
• Performs planting & maintenance of trees in golf course including removing trees, shrubs, & stumps, pruning & spraying.
• Maintains turf & grounds on fairways & greens including seeding, watering, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work, mowing, aerification,& related duties.
• Assists in the installation & maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.
• May perform some concrete work.
• Performs janitorial duties in & around the golf course.
• Works on special projects & assignments.
• Administers basic first aid, if needed.
• Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• May require a state pesticide applicator's license.
• CPR & First Aid certifications desired
Experience:• Employed for one (1) year in Park & Facility Maintenance I position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Park & Facility Maintenance II position.
• Two(2) years' work in construction, maintenance, mowing, or golf course work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous intermediate to advanced experience with tools & equipment used to maintain grounds at the golf course
Equipment:
• Drives tractors, vehicles, utility vehicles, movers, back hoes, chippers, dump trucks, man-lifts, medium sized loaders, post hole digger, precision mowers, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments.
Hand Tools:
• Chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers
Desired Qualifications:• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.
• Maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
• Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
• Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
• Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.
Requirements:• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• This is a driving position. Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
• Must be available to work shifts.
• Must attend required trainings & meetings.
• Required to review posted event calendars.
• Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
• Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.
• Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
• Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.
Pay DOQ EOE:• $9.25-10.50/hr.
PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE III
This classification is highest level of the park & facility maintenance series working under general supervision.
Duties:• Responsible for supervising the maintenance & upkeep of the Salina Municipal Golf Course
Oversees daily operations including supervision of any seasonal maintenance crews who have been assigned to the site.
• Responsible to fulfill the duties of Park & Facility Maintenance I & II staff, as needed.
• Supervises the Park & Facility Maintenance I & II staff in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Diagnose needs for chemical applications.
• Applies fertilizers & pesticides as required & determines ratio based on environmental conditions.
• Diagnose conditions for disease, irrigation, mowing.
• Performs minor electrical & plumbing work.
• Services & performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Performs manual labor in the care, minor construction & maintenance of Salina Municipal Golf Course.
• Performs planting & maintenance of trees in golf course including removing trees, shrubs, & stumps, pruning & spraying.
• Maintains turf & grounds on fairways & greens including seeding, watering, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work, mowing, aerification,& related duties.
• Assists in the installation & maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.
• May perform some concrete work.
• Performs janitorial duties in & around the golf course.
• Works on special projects & assignments.
• Administers basic first aid, if needed.
• Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• May require a state pesticide applicator's license.
• CPR & First Aid certifications desired.
Experience:• Employed for one (1) year in Park & Facility Maintenance II position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Park & Facility Maintenance III position.
• Three(3) years' work in construction, maintenance, mowing, or golf course work.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Previous advanced experience with tools & equipment used to maintain grounds at the golf course
Equipment:
• Drives tractors, vehicles, utility vehicles, movers, back hoes, chippers, dump trucks, man-lifts, medium sized loaders, post hole digger, precision mowers, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments.
Hand Tools:
• Chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.
Desired Qualifications:• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.
• Maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
• Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
• Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
• Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.
Requirements:• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• This is a driving position. Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
• Must be available to work shifts.
• Must attend required trainings & meetings.
• Required to review posted event calendars.
• Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.
• Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.
• Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
• Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.
Pay DOQ EOE:• $10.50-13.00/hr.
Hours:• Flexible schedule; 10 to 15 hours/week; mornings and/or afternoon shifts available.
• Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 40 hours/week available.
• Hours may include weekend shifts for snow/debris removal due to extreme weather events.
• Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays & special events.
Application Deadline:
• Until filled.
• To be considered, fully complete applications are required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.
ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 08/27/2026
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