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Park Technician

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 5 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Sioux Falls is home to more than 3,000 acres of parks and playgrounds, including over 80 parks. We’re looking for an innovative and service-oriented individual who is passionate about maintaining our high standards of park properties.

This position will be located at Sherman Park, a premier softball complex, having won a 2021 USA Softball Softball Complex of the Year award.

Primary duties include performing skilled work relating to the care and maintenance of athletic fields, park properties, rights-of-way, and facilities. Ideal candidates are those with existing knowledge and work experience within turf management, horticulture, park management, or related fields.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification and a minimum of one (1) years’ experience in the maintenance, care, and cultivation of grounds, including plants, shrubs, and trees; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Associate or bachelor’s degree in park management or related field preferred.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.

Within six months of hire must be licensed by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture as a licensed public operator for the application/spraying of pesticides and insecticides.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.