Seasonal Parks Technician

Title: Seasonal Park Technician (not to exceed 8 months)

Department: Parks and Recreation

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: Salary at $14.27/hour

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Position is anticipated to begin working March 2026, approximately 32 hours/week.

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance paid for employee

SUMMARY

To perform the day to day maintenance and operations of the Gem County Sports Complex, Courthouse and

Annexes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general park and ground maintenance at 43-acre Sports Complex and surrounding grounds and

walking trail including mowing, trimming, spraying, and weeding

• Performs minor equipment maintenance
• Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal
• Maintains and cleans public restroom facilities
• Performs site maintenance including painting and light maintenance repairs
• Performs janitorial and grounds maintenance at Court House and other County buildings.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, mowing, weeding, pruning, irrigation, and turf

fertilization;

• Custodial skills including, but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, floors, windows and fixtures;
• Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems;
• Grounds keeping equipment maintenance skills;
• Regulations and policies regarding safe work practices relating to the use of mowing equipment, power tools,

and grounds keeping equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate power equipment, including but not limited to, ride-on mowing equipment and tractors,

trimmers, and related equipment;

• Operate hand tools;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Maintain a positive attitude of ownership in performance of work assignments;
• Customer service oriented.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Idaho driver’s license.
• Subject to pre-employment drug and background checks.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and crawl in performance of maintenance duties.
• Ability to work in a variety of extreme weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applications are available on the Gem County website at:

https://www.gemcounty.org/departments_offices/human_resources/employment.php.

• Applications along with a resume should be submitted directly to the Building Maintenance Office at

415 E. Main St. Emmett, ID 83617 in person or by mail.

• Questions regarding this job opening should be addressed to Chuck Shambaugh

cshambaugh@co.gem.id.us

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily

with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature

and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment

agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter

this job description at any time without notice.

Pay: From $14.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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