About the Department

City of Neenah Mission: “We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.”

City of Neenah Core Values:

• Pursue Growth-Individual development positively influences the community.
• Encourage Innovation-Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
• Cultivate Collaborative Relationships-Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
• Engage with Our Community-Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

Position Overview:

The City of Neenah Parks Department is seeking a Parks Technician.  The ideal individual will have prior experience in athletic field, grounds and general building maintenance including janitorial, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and mechanical abilities in addition to troubleshooting/problem solving skills.  Horticultural, Arborist, or Natural Resources experience is preferred.

Responsibilities 

• Athletic field and total grounds maintenance inclusive of field layout, turf care, trimming, pick-up, minor structure repair and construction, operating various machinery / power tools such as saws, line trimmers, lawn mowers, tractor/loaders, etc.  
• Performs other landscaping duties in parks and other City property, including planting, maintaining, and/or renovating flower and shrub beds; applies fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides as needed.
• Performs a wide variety of custodial tasks in public buildings and facilities including cleaning floors, windows, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, ducts, sinks, lavatories, urinals and removing trash.
• Locate the Job Description for further detail at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs 

 Requirements

• • High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates degree is preferred.
  • One to three years’ experience in park grounds and facilities maintenance, horticulture, natural resources or forestry closely related fields required.
  • Additional training or experience in special trades such as carpentry, landscaping, masonry or related fields desirable.
  • Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Application Certification (Category 3.0) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
  • Valid commercial driver’s license (Class B with an N endorsement.

• Full Pay Range: $23.77-$33.98 with an expected hiring range of $23.77-$28.42 depending on qualifications. 
• The City of Neenah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

 How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply via our online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/

Position will remain open until filled, so candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.

The City of Neenah is committed to providing everyone with fair and equal treatment. If you share this same desire, are seeking a meaningful career in public service, and want the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we invite you to consider a career with us.  We are committed to the principles of equity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. 

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.