Parks and Grounds Technician (I-Sr.)

Position Title:

Parks and Grounds Technician (I-Sr.)

Job Posting Closing Date:

04/22

Provo City is looking for a full-time Parks Maintenance Technician I, II, or Senior level to assist in the maintenance, repair, installation, construction, and general upkeep of City grounds or parks. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the parks services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

 

What is the compensation package?

Pay Range: (G23, 24, 25) $21.99 - $33.43 per hour (depending on experience)

 

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule​, and others. For more information about benefits click here.

 

What are the main duties?

• Perform comprehensive grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, and maintaining turf areas to City standards.

• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and public spaces for safe and high-quality use; perform trenching and turf aeration as needed.

• Perform specialized landscaping duties, including pruning trees and shrubs and removing dead or diseased vegetation.

• Plant, transplant, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.

• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and sprays in compliance with regulations; maintain accurate chemical application records and ensure proper storage.

• Design, install, program, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems and related grounds infrastructure.

• Direct or assist with construction and maintenance of City facilities, including excavating, concrete work, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

• Install, inspect, and maintain playground equipment and safety surfacing.

• Provide custodial services and facility upkeep.

• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal, winterizing water lines, and event setup.

• Prepare landscape project estimates and transport materials.

• May serve as lead worker on assigned projects.

• Operate and maintain heavy and light equipment and tools.

• Supervise and train seasonal or part-time staff and support team operations as needed.

 

What are the minimum requirements?

Provo City will honor an equivalent combination of job-related experience and education. Applicants will have up to 6 months after hire to obtain any missing licenses.

Level I

• One year of experience in lawn and tree care, general construction, light/heavy equipment operation, and/or other job-related experience.

• A valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Level II

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Two years of experience as a Grounds Technician I OR three years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.

• A valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

• A valid Utah Pesticide Applicator License

Senior

•  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Three years of experience as a Grounds Technician II OR six years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.

• A valid, lawful Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

• A valid Utah Pesticide Applicator License