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Parks Maintenance Technician I or II - Parks

Casper Police, Casper, Wyoming, United States, 82604

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Parks Maintenance Technician I or II - Parks Full‑time Position – The City of Casper is hiring a full‑time Parks Maintenance Technician I or II to help care for and maintain our parks, green spaces, and public facilities.

This hands‑on, outdoor position directly enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Compensation and Benefits

Parks Maintenance Technician I: Starting at

$16.69

per hour

Parks Maintenance Technician II (qualified candidates): Starting at

$20.19

per hour

Outstanding benefits including retirement, paid time off, and health coverage

Responsibilities Incumbents are responsible for a variety of semi‑skilled labor and custodial tasks related to an assigned area within the Parks and/or Recreation Divisions.

The role requires direct, outdoor customer service and routine maintenance of park infrastructure.

Manual labor per assigned workgroups: shoveling, snow blowing, snowmaking (Hogadon Ski Area), grounds maintenance, aeration, watering, sweeping, weeding, mowing, ladder climbing, cleaning, litter pick‑up and trash collection

Operate light equipment and tools: mowers, lawn tractors, snowmaking and grooming equipment, hand tools, auto‑scrubbers, high‑pressure washers, and related equipment and vehicles

Install, maintain, and repair landscape infrastructure such as playgrounds, planters, shelters, benches, signs, bollards, and concrete pads

Apply fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals used in parks/turf maintenance

Perform light cleaning and housekeeping activities

Perform minor irrigation repairs such as replacement of sprinkler heads

Monitor and maintain supplies inventory and related records

Provide general customer service and communicate with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, and general information at facilities or events within the Parks and Recreation Division

Respond to the public, citizens, employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while maintaining a positive customer service demeanor

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge, Ability, and Skills

Customer service principles; standard safety practices and procedures; maintenance and manual tasks; proper use of basic tools and equipment; basic mathematics; cleaning techniques

Routinely demonstrate core values; follow safety rules and procedures; work variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays; safely operate, maintain, repair equipment and hand tools; perform manual tasks for prolonged periods under adverse weather; learn to work in holes, trenches, and ladders; learn to work around pesticides and chemicals; care for tools; clean‑up sites; maintain neat appearance; flexible with changing assignments; communicate effectively verbally; follow written instructions; establish effective working relationships

Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and general public; manual labor; oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred

Must be at least 18 years of age

Minimum of six (6) months of grounds maintenance or custodial experience preferred

Licensing and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class B CDL license preferred

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Pesticide Applicator’s License within one (1) year of hire is preferred

For Technician II: Minimum of two years combined experience in operation and routine maintenance of equipment in cemies/or outdoor recreation areas; possession of a valid Wyoming driver’s license; possession of Wyoming Class B CDL with applicable endorsements; possession of certification(s) in a field appropriate to the assigned area such as ISA Certified Arborist Certification, Wyoming Pesticide Applicator’s License, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), or comparable complexity certification

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements The above job description represents key responsibilities.

Positions may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up‑to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up‑to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents may drive, operate equipment, or work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.

Use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, eye protection, hearing protectors, gloves, fall protection, safety vests, and safety shoes is required.

OSHA‑mandated preventative vaccinations and periodic examinations for work exposures are provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre‑employment drug test.

Applicants who have failed a pre‑employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months.

You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre‑employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position’s driving requirements.

If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver’s license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Application Process To apply, please submit your application through the City of Casper career portal.

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