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City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Maintenance Worker - Parks

cape girardeau, MO

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Maintenance Worker - ParksTitle: Maintenance Worker - ParksLocation: Cape GirardeauDepartment: PARK MAINTENANCESalary Range: $16.52 per hourPOSITION TYPE: Hourly, Non-ExemptJOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the maintenance of city parks, facilities and grounds.MAJOR DUTIES:Performs mowing, trimming and other lawn care of facilities and parks including turf care and chemical application.Maintains and repairs equipment.Performs preventive maintenance of city parks and facilities.Provides oversight of part time staff when necessary.Performs landscaping and snow removal. Removes dead and hazardous trees.Removes trash.Cleans restrooms and shelters.Available to respond and work weekends and holidays, as needed. Participates in a weekend rotation to provide coverage of trash collection and shelter and bathroom cleaning.Assists senior level staff with construction projects and other related projects as needed.Performs other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:Knowledge of ground maintenance and landscaping practices.A demonstrated ability to work independent of direct supervision.Knowledge of cleaning practices.General knowledge in the operation of outdoor equipment used to maintain turf and landscaping including mowers, trimmers, pick-up trucks and other general tools.General knowledge of equipment maintenance.A demonstrated understanding of safety guidelines.The ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Sufficient experience to understand the basic principals relevant to the major duties of the position.Qualified applicants must possess a valid driver's license.Salary per hour $16.52, plus a generous benefit package.Bi-weekly pay periods.Thirteen paid holidays per year.96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee's expense.Optional vision insurance purchased at employee's expense.Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $24.35 hourly.Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V

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cape girardeau, MO, 63701, US

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