About the role
Description The incumbent is responsible to perform ongoing maintenance of lawns and landscaped areas under the care of the Public Works Department.
Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This position is classified as safety/security sensitive under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is therefore subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Job Duties
- Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
- Perform lawn mowing, trimming and edging.
- Operate brush hog and specialty mowing equipment.
- Perform weeding and watering of landscape areas.
- Plant landscape areas as directed.
- Trim trees and shrubs.
- Act as crew leader for small landscape crew.
- Perform general maintenance duties as directed.
- Mosquito maintenance.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 to 11 months of related experience and/or training.
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
- Master Gardener certification or equivalent training/experience preferred.
- Must be proficient in the use of a work truck, tools, and various maintenance equipment.
- Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
- Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.
- Experience installing and maintaining landscape projects is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, and offenses against children.
Benefits At the City of Springdale, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees (40+ hours per week). Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, and include:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(a) retirement plan through VOYA
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Mandatory 3% participation with 6% employer match
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457(b) deferred compensation options
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Flexible spending accounts
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Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
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Short-term disability and supplemental policies available
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Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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Bilingual Pay
Part-time employees who average 30 hours per week over the course of a year may also qualify for select benefits.
To explore the full range of benefits available, visit: https://www.springdalear.gov/o/springdale/page/benefits
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