Parks Maintenance Worker - Horticulture Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Indianola is currently welcoming applications for the position of Parks Maintenance Worker - Horticultural Assistant for the Parks Department.

The City of Indianola (pop. 16,069) is a growing community with a historic downtown, located approximately 15 minutes south of Des Moines. It is a safe community with Midwestern values, friendly people and excellent schools. Indianola, which is home to Simpson College, the world-renowned Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame, is known for its excellent access to outdoor activities, a nice trail system, five major parks and two golf courses. The community welcomes thousands of visitors annually who come to Indianola to enjoy major events such as the National Balloon Classic, the Warren County Fair and other events.

This position is responsible for a number of tasks, including, but not limited to:

• Flowerbed preparation and planting
• Weeding and deadheading flower beads, including perennials and roses
• Greenhouse maintenance
• Picking up trash
• Mowing and mulching
• Assisting with watering, fertilizing, pruning
• Planting trees, tree maintenance, which includes pruning, wrapping, staking, and assisting with landscaping.
• Follows OSHA procedures to ensure safety policies and procedures are enforced for the protection of the crews, co-workers and public.

The successful candidate will have:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Must have general knowledge of the following tools: roto-tiller, hedge trimmer, small chain saw, tractor, mower, string trimmer, and sidewalk edger
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
• Subject to a post-offer drug and alcohol screening and background check

The starting salary range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00 /hour depending on qualifications. This is a seasonal position needed from March - November averaging 25-30 hours per week, includes weekends. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check. Position is open until filled.

The City of Indianola is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.