Temporary Landscape Services at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$16.157



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014713 Temporary Landscape Services (Open)



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Job Description:

Job Duties: Duties will include planning and maintenance of all park landscape including: flower beds, small ponds, fountains, tree and shrub plantings, butterfly gardens, and other landscape features. This will include the purchase of materials, weeding, planting, renovations, chemical use, and other related activities. Operating power tools such as: chainsaw, riding mower, push mover, edgar, string trimmer and blower.



Requirements/Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: No specific experience or education is required for this class.



Preferred: Minimum one year experience working as a professional groundskeeper or landscape installer.



Other: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license for work-related travel.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the operation of various types of equipment associated with grounds maintenance. Ability to operate and maintain hand and powered tools and equipment, to transport tools and equipment from storage area to work site. Ability to work outside and lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout an 8 to 10 hour work shift.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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