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Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc

2027 Summer Intern

Merriam, KS

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Horticulture Services * PHC (Plant Health Care): Learn how to care for lawns and plants through fertilization, weed and insect control, and disease management. * Turf: Support all turf services ...

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Assistant Horticulture and Maintenance Intern

City of Overland Park

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$15/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 3 days ago

City Of Overland Park rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 854 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

The City of Overland Park has a Seasonal Internship for an Assistant Horticulture and Maintenance Intern available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
SUMMARY:
Intern position designed for students seeking real world work experience in the area of Park Horticulture and Maintenance. Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of Parks & Recreation facilities and grounds. Assists in the planting and maintenance of flowers, trees, shrubs, and sod.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists with the planting and maintenance of landscape beds including shrubs, perennials, annual flowers, and trees. Operates hand tools, string trimmers, backpack blowers, chemical sprayers, water tanks, and pole saw.
  • Performs landscaping maintenance to include: planting, mulching, weeding, watering, and pruning.
  • Maintains, inspects, repairs, lubricates and cleans equipment and tools per manufacturer specifications listed in equipment manuals. Follows proper storage, maintenance and use techniques according to City policies and procedures.
  • Assists with construction, maintenance, and repair of landscape, hardscape, grounds, and facilities.
  • Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal and storm clean up, as required.
  • May be required to work alongside other staff in the support of irrigation, water features, and facility maintenance duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with supervisors, customers, and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
  • The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum 16 years of age.
  • No experience required.
  • Possession of a valid drivers license.

SKILLS:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Manual dexterity.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Diplomacy and judgment.
  • Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work under distracting conditions.
  • Ability to prioritize work.
  • Ability to train and guide others.
  • Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to make and receive phone calls.
  • Ability to operate power and hand tools.
  • Ability to operate City vehicles and equipment.
  • Exposure to inclement weather conditions.
  • Exposure to chemicals, dust, sprays, fogs, and mists.
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
  • Direct: None
  • Indirect: None

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.
Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP
Pay Rate: $15.00 Per Hour
Application Deadline: Open until filled
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
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