Dickinson Parks & Recreation is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Park Operations Specialist. This position is full-time with the full benefits package of the Park District. Benefits package includes health, vision, and dental with HSA/FSA options along with retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, cell phone allowance and more.

Position will start at a minimum of $19.23/hour.

All full-time employees will receive a FREE membership to the West River Community Center and Heart River Golf Course along with FREE program usage for the employee and immediate family members.

TO APPLY > Send Cover Letter + Resume to:

Patty Riely, Finance/HR Manager
[email protected]
2004 Fairway St, Dickinson, ND 58601
701-456-2074

APPLICATION DEADLINE > January 31, 2024

Job Description

Position will be responsible to assist the Park Operations Manager in the maintenance/operations of parks and other grounds, specifically related to construction projects, mechanical repairs, irrigation installation/repair, and other general maintenance tasks.  The position will work out of the Park Maintenance Shop.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participates daily in activities related to the maintenance/operations of parks and facility grounds.
• Performs turf and landscape maintenance functions including:  refuse pickup, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, aerating, irrigation installation, and irrigation repairs.
• Assists in the maintenance of buildings and facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions in accordance with park maintenance standards.
• Assists in construction and renovation of park grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Operates a variety of park maintenance equipment such as: mowers, tractors, trucks, shop equipment, trimmers and field groomers in a safe manner.
• Assists in training and supervising seasonal maintenance staff.
• Communicates effectively with proper subordinates and maintains positive working relationships with other employees, agencies, and the public.
• Represents Dickinson Parks and Recreation in a positive manner.
• May be required to work as Ice Center Specialist during winter months.
• Attends regular department meetings and performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in maintenance or grounds work; or an equivalent combination of training, experience, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED; or ability to obtain certifications within 12 months of employment.

Competencies

• Teamwork Orientation.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Decision Making.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Time Management.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions on facility grounds. The noise level in the work environment and facility grounds can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing routinely throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Classified as full-time fully benefited position which is approved and regularly funded for. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch break. Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with no lunch break. Occasional special event, evening, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Receives all defined DPR benefits described under the Benefits section of the Personnel Policy Manual.

AAP/EEO Statement 

Dickinson Parks and Recreation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dickinson Parks and Recreation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.