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Maintenance Technician: Grounds Leader (Open)

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard and learning new skills? Join the team at Ponca State Park to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. As a Grounds Leader you will play a vital role in assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the park's grounds, equipment, trails, and management areas. Nebraska's amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!

Job Duties:

• Maintain and repair park grounds, trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, landscaped spaces, playgrounds, shelters, roadways, infrastructure, water features, Oldsen Tract, North Addition, etc.
• Operate, maintain, and oversee use of all machinery, equipment, vehicles, and tools used in the performance of duties.
• Identify maintenance needs and assist with project planning and improvements.
• Mowing, watering, fertilizing, pruning, tree planting and removal, snow removal, road grading, noxious weed and insect control, prescribed fire, and other natural resource management duties as required.
• Lead, train, and supervise staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Schedule, assign and coordinate work assignments of employees and partners.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, standards, procedures, and proper equipment use.
• Coordinate with park superintendents for budgeting, purchasing supplies, and scheduling maintenance, etc.
• Assist with facility upkeep, special events, visitor and customer services, emergency response as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Can Offer You:

• Hands-on training and opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Most of all a fun and flexible workplace!

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in lawn mowing, turf maintenance, hedge trimming, snow removal, gardening, farming, horticulture, landscaping, or groundskeeping. Must be at least 18 years of age and have driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Hands-on leadership, mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or related field.
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate and maintain equipment, hand tools, and power tools essential for maintenance and repair work including chainsaws, weed whips, mowers, tractors and trucks.
• Perform heavy physical labor and to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills