Parks Maintenance Technician or Specialist

4 weeks ago

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States City of Sun Prairie, WI Full time
Salary : $52,228.80 - $61,318.40 Annually
Location : Sun Prairie, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-12
Department: Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

The City of Sun Prairie is hiring two maintenance positions in the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. The Maintenance Technician or Specialist uses their advanced knowledge and work experience to support coworkers in efficiently and safely maintaining the City of Sun Prairie's parks and recreation facilities, open space, and urban forest.

This post is for either a Maintenance Technician or a Maintenance Specialist with requirements for both positions below.

Starting Salary
Maintenance Technician: $25.11 per hour
Maintenance Specialist: $29.48 per hour

This position will be posted until filled with a first review of applications on March 3, 2025.
Essential Job Functions

Maintenance Technician
  • Maintains grounds and turf in city parks and special use areas by mowing, trimming, weeding, and grooming.
  • Assists with diagnoses of turf and plant problems; applies fertilizers and pesticides (WDATCP Pesticide Certification encouraged)
  • Inspects, maintains, and repairs picnic tables, fences, benches, trash cans, and playground equipment, ensuring all equipment is in a safe operating condition.
  • Regularly removes trash and cleans park shelters, facilities, and restrooms.
  • Assists with operations and maintenance of aquatic facilities (city pool and splash pad).
  • Takes initiative to address parks maintenance needs and safety hazards, and notifies appropriate staff when necessary.
  • Responsible for the preparation and flooding of city ice rinks; ensures proper maintenance and snow removal of ice rinks throughout the season.
  • Prepares athletic facilities for department or private use including the lining and grooming of fields and installation of athletic equipment.
  • Assists in preparation for, and clean-up during and after special events.
  • Removes snow or performs de-icing operations.
  • Performs preventative maintenance repairs to parks and recreation facilities and equipment.
  • Operates heavy equipment and dump trucks for moving building materials debris, soils and wood wastes.
  • Regularly utilizes computer hardware and software for inventory and work order procedures.
  • Completes and maintains required paperwork to include reports, logs, inspections, quantity information generated by task activities.
  • Cleans, straightens, and organizes occupied department building and grounds
  • Assist with maintenance of public trees which may include pruning, removing, stump grinding, etc.
  • Utilizes GIS and GPS technology to implement and track work assignments and facility assets.
Maintenance Specialist
  • Perform all activities identified in the Maintenance Technician job description
  • Performs tasks which require advanced competencies in facility management, including plumbing, electrical, welding, fabricating, roofing, construction, or related area.
  • Provide instruction, direction, and vital information to members of department.
  • Work closely with Parks Supervisor in planning and managing work tasks.
  • Record and follow standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • May develop training programs that are presented to others.
  • Works closely with Parks Supervisor to create self-directed work tasks and responsibilities.
  • Acts as a team leader on the Parks Maintenance Crew, especially for seasonal employees.
  • May draft or revise city policies and procedures.
  • Assist with inventory management and ordering. Proactively identify supply needs in advance of work.
  • Assist with chemical inventory and ensure proper Safety Data Sheets are maintained and reviewed with staff.
  • May be responsible to contact residents, business owners or visitors on behalf of the city to resolve complaints or answer questions. This may include researching the issue, reviewing any applicable city policy or procedure, coordinating a response with other city departments or public agencies, meeting with the complainant to facilitate a professional and respectful conversation, and providing information to educate and proactively avoid future conflict.
  • May participate in and lead work teams in process improvement and standard operating procedure initiatives.
  • Actively develop new skills and attain new knowledge to assist the department with evolving maintenance needs and to improve processes when possible.
Requirements of Work

Maintenance Technician
A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Requires less than one year of knowledge of tools and equipment used in park maintenance, street construction and vehicle repairs; knowledge of materials, methods, techniques and equipment used in landscaping, grounds maintenance; knowledge of operation, safety and efficient use and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles. This position requires a 45-minute response time to report to work during emergency call-ins (e.g. snow).

Knowledge of
  • The structure, functions, and operations of municipal government is desirable.
  • Problem solving HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and other building maintenance equipment.
  • Repairing and installing equipment in all City facilities.
Ability to
  • Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions usually acquired through a high school diploma or GED.
  • Understand and support organizational policies, procedures, and systems within the organizational structure.
  • Work cooperatively with a diverse group of people.
  • Understand how to safely perform a variety job task and have the ability to teach others in safe work practices.
  • Often uses discretion when making decisions in absence of specific policies and/or guidance from supervisors, but some direct guidance to receive from supervisor.
  • Perform heavy manual labor for extended period in adverse weather conditions.
  • Occasional exposure to construction site conditions including noise levels and other hazards.
  • Wear a respirator when performing certain painting tasks or working with certain chemicals.
  • Make moderate decision making that could result in moderate costs in time, money, and important projects/schedules would likely delay.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A) with air brake certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Maintenance Specialist
In addition to the above requirements of work, a Maintenance Specialist - must have one and three years of knowledge of tools and equipment used in park maintenance, street construction and vehicle repairs; knowledge of materials, methods, techniques and equipment used in landscaping, grounds maintenance; knowledge of operation, safety and efficient use and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles and maintain Parks Certifications (must hold one, or have the ability to obtain within 6 months):
  • Certified Arborist - ISA
  • Certified Pool Operator/Aquatic Facility Operator - NRPA
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector - NRPA
  • Certified Pesticide Applicator - WDATCP
  • Certified Lawn Care Technician - NALP
  • Certified Horticulture Technician - NALP
  • Basic Wildland Firefighter & Prescribed Fire Training - NWCG
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to safely handle, transport and work with general maintenance materials, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to assume awkward positions while maintaining equipment.
  • When assigned to emergency call duty, must respond, and if necessary, report to duty in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day or night.
  • The employee must transport information to field offices and agency locations at times.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or
Learn more about our Benefits by visiting our website:

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City provides 100% premium payment for single or family coverage through Group Health Cooperative Select HMO plan or PPO Plan for those living outside the coverage area. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following date of hire. (i.e.; DOH=January 2nd, coverage begins February 1st)

ACCESS TO OUR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CLINIC - myspwellnessclinic.org

DENTAL INSURANCE

Delta Dental The City provides 100% premium payment for single or family coverage. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following date of hire

LIFE INSURANCE

State Life Fund- Securian Life The City provides 100% premium payment for basic coverage (1 times annual salary)The employee has the ability to purchase at their expense supplemental coverage, additional coverage (up to 3 units),and spouse/dependent coverage. Eligibility begins 1st of month, following 30 days of employment. (ie; DOH Feb 1st, April 1st coverage begins).

Boston Mutual Whole Life Insurance - AFLAC Insurance

The employee has the ability to purchase at their expense

INCOME CONTINUATION INS - State Fund This benefit provides up to 75% of your average earnings if you become disabled. The City provides coverage up to $120,000 at the 180-day elimination period. Employees can buy down to a shorter elimination period at their expense. Eligibility begins the 1st of the following month.

VISION INSURANCE

Available for the employee to purchase at their own expense. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.

RETIREMENT

Wisconsin Retirement System which requires a matching 6.95% employee contribution.

Deferred Comp, Traditional or Roth IRA The employee can participate in a 457 Deferred Comp Plan, IRA Traditional or Roth IRA, if they choose.

SICK LEAVE

Accumulation of one day per month. At retirement ability to convert sick balance up to 120 days into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a qualifying event, shall receive 240 hours of paid parental leave and 80 hours of paid caregiver leave (prorated for part time). Both run concurrent with Family Medical Leave.

VACATION

Vacation is earned on your anniversary.

Upon Start Date - 15 days vacation

Completion of 5 years - 20 days vacation

Completion of 10 years - 25 days vacation

Completion of 15 years - 30 days vacation

HOLIDAYS

The following Holidays are observed:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

Memorial Day,

Fourth of July Labor Day,

Thanksgiving Day the day after Thanksgiving Day,

Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day,

New Years Eve Day New Years Day.

Two Personal Days are given at the beginning of each year (prorated if hired after July 1 and not available if hired after October 1).
01

Do you possess a valid CDL driver's license at the time of application?
  • Yes
  • No
02

If you answered yes to the CDL question please list the class, added endorsements (if any), expiration date and state of issue. If no, type N/A.
03

Describe in detail your experience with park maintenance (ex. excavation and installation of playgrounds, mowing lawns, landscaping, shelter cleaning, maintenance and repair of city property/facilities, etc.). Include the types of equipment you have used.
04

Describe how you will use your skills and experiences to support your coworkers in the safe and efficient maintenance of the City's parks facilities, open spaces, and urban forest.
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