Park Service Worker

Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2016

Hiring Range DOQ: $16.17 - $17.43 hourly

Deadline for Filing: Thursday, September 1, 2016

The Position
Perform work relating to the care and maintenance of park grounds, facilities, and equipment. May be assigned specialized work relating to golf courses, park system, or forestry.

Qualification Standards
Graduation from high school or GED certification and a minimum of one (1) year’s experience in the maintenance, care, and cultivation of grounds, including plants, shrubs, and trees; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in park management or related field preferred.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
Within six months of hire must be licensed by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture as a licensed public operator for the application/spraying of pesticides and insecticides.

Application and Selection
Apply online at www.siouxfalls.org or at South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, 811 East Tenth Street, Department 41, Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1650. Most qualified will be invited for testing. Special accommodations for application and/or testing or job information in alternative formats available upon request.

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