Job Posting Information
What You’ll Do
The Parks Laborer I role is routine laboring work performing maintenance of park grounds, building, furniture, sidewalks and trees in highest possible standards of cleanliness, appearance and safety. Work performed also includes maintenance and operation of tools and equipment, and mowing and trimming in parks and around related facilities.
Work Schedule
Full time; 40 hours per week; M – F; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; subject to change during emergencies or special events (rotating weekends and holidays included).
Desired Requirement
Possession of a Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator License
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and any combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
Necessary Special Requirement
Why Join Us?
- Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
- We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
- All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
- Refer to the benefits tab for more benefits information.
The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln! to learn more about Parks and Recreation, click HERE
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees’ professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
- Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
- We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.
- All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
- 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
- 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
- $71,000 of Life Insurance
- $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
- Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.
- Optional benefits include:
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Allstate Voluntary Plans
- Supplemental Term Life
- Deferred Compensation Plans
APPLY