State Capital Park Technician

Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

As a State Capitol Parks Technician with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.

• Support the Capital Assets Management Division.

• Salary is up to 50,000.00 based on education and experience.

• This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Position Summary

The SCP Technician aids in administrative oversight, visioning, coordinating and management of the State Capitol Park as defined under state statute, Title 74 § 1811.4. This includes ensuring that contracted services are being provided with the mission of providing curb appeal that can endure over a long period of time at the lowest responsible cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and upkeep of park grounds.

• Assist Capitol Parks Administrator in planning, scheduling, and performing work on a variety of projects.

• Install and maintain landscapes. Digging, planting, pruning; performing tasks to ensure outdoor areas are attractive, tidy, and safe.

• Operate and maintain park maintenance equipment, including a small fleet of autonomous lawn mowers.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow safety protocols, and communicate effectively.

• Install, repair, and maintain park irrigation systems.

• Respond promptly to emergency situations or repairs.

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, read and interpret sketches and diagrams, computer work including managing tasks and work orders in CMMS/WMS, communicate and coordinate via email, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

• Irrigation systems and controls.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Landscaping, horticulture, ornamental and forestry knowledge/experience.

• Forklift, Tractor, and powered equipment experience or certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in both an office and outside, exposed to environmental elements for large percentages of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild/loud and could require safety equipment. This position requires frequent standing, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and use of ladders. Occasional travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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