Salary: $17.32 – $24.47 Hourly
Location : Wichita KS 67213, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: GARDENING SUP 1 – Forestry
Department: Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Forestry and Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/11/2023
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is gardening work supervising or conducting general grounds maintenance, including gardening, nursery, and turf grass and grounds keeping duties. Work is usually performed independently and is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion of an assignment.
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee’s International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**
**Posting may close at anytime**
Examples of Work Performed
- Supervises or conducts the planting, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and pruning of flowers, shrubs and trees, maintenance of turf and/or athletic fields.
- Supervises park nursery and greenhouse operations.
- Maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
- Maintains and mows turf areas.
- Maintains and prepares athletic fields for play.
- Propagates turf grass, flowering plants, waters and cares for plants in open beds, and transplants decorative plants and flowers.
- Supervises balling and handling of evergreens and nursery stock.
- Supervises or conducts greenhouse planting, cultivating, and transplanting operations; monitors greenhouse ventilation, temperature, humidity and the moisture condition of soils used.
- Monitors pests, diseases, or other problems, and initiates actions for their eradication.
- Instructs other employees in the proper care of plants; the spraying and cultivation of shrubbery, hedges and trees; and checks to ensure that proper care is being exercised in their work.
- The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Considerable knowledge of the care and operation of various tools, machinery and equipment used in gardening and grounds keeping.
- Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in gardening, grounds maintenance, and raising and caring for plants.
- Knowledge of horticulture, floriculture, turf grass symptoms of plant disease, parasites, and insect pests, and of the means and methods used for their control.
- Knowledge of irrigation system components and repair.
- Knowledge of athletic field maintenance.
- Knowledge of the kinds of soil necessary for various plant life, and of the effective use of fertilizers.
- Working knowledge of landscaping and floral design.
- Skill in handling plants and in the use of plows, cultivators, discs, and related hand tools in propagating and growing flowers and shrubs.
- Ability to drive, operate, and control a vehicle with either standard or automatic shift transmission.
- Ability to push and/or pull and operate a standard lawn mower over rough terrain.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another.
- Ability to tolerate outdoors, open grounds, windy conditions, and pesticide and herbicide handling.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- Two years of experience in propagation and care of plants, preferrably supplemented by specialized training in horticulture is preferred.
- A valid Kansas class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required within six months of hire.
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION – Most employees with less than five years’ employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS – There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee’s option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE – Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a “Well Day.” An additional “Well Day” can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE – Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.RETIREMENT – The City offers two retirement plans – Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory – employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
La Petite Discounted child care center 265-1037
01
I am a current City of Wichita Park & Recreation employee.
- Yes
- No
02
I have the following years of experience in propagation and care of plants, supplemented by specialized training in horticulture.
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7 or more years
- I do not have the required experience
03
I have the following years of supervisory experience or conducting general grounds maintenance, including gardening, nursery and turf grass and grounds keeping duties.
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7 or more years
- I have no required supervisory experience
04
This position requires a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Please identify your current CDL status.
- I currently have a valid Class A or Class B CDL license
- I currently have a Class A or Class B CDL learner’s permit
- I currently do not have a valid Class A or Class B CDL license, but am willing to and able to obtain this license within the first 6-months of employment
- I currently do not have a valid Class A or Class B CDL license, and am not willing to or able to obtain this license
05
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
Required Question