Job Title: Parks / Cemetery Maintenance Tech
Salary range: $16.94 to $19.29 DOQE without CDL. $18.89 to $21.52 DOQE with CDL.
Location: PWD Campus, 1057 Dudley St
Department: Public Works
Hours: Full-time (40 hours a week), non-exempt with overtime opportunities. Eligible for benefits.
Job Description:
Perform a variety of landscaping, construction, and maintenance duties in the care and maintenance of Bear Butte Cemetery but also assist with maintenance of the athletic fields, parks land, other landscaped areas, grounds, and facilities throughout the City of Sturgis to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe condition for use by the general public. Responsible for marking grave lots and oversight of contractors in opening and closing graves, as required for burials. Operate, maintain, and perform routine repairs to medium to light equipment. Prune trees, mow lawns, trim trees and plants, maintain and replace monuments, and carry out departmental construction projects. Assist with the set up and tear down of City and community special events (including Rally). Perform snow removal across the City as scheduled.
- High School Diploma (or GED) (required)
- Prefer Class A Commercial Driver’s License (with acceptable driving record) (If don’t have, must get the Class A CDL within 12 months of hire.)
- One (1) year experience in parks maintenance, landscaping or related field
- Previous landscaping and construction experience as well as with heavy equipment
- Able to lift up to 50lbs frequently
- Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays in accordance with shift schedules
New hire starting wage between $16.94 to $21.52, dependent upon verified work experiences, qualifications and certifications. Benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement, paid sick leave, holidays & vacation, and more.
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