Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: $21.03 per hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift

1st Shift, 5 work week

Compensation

$21.03 / hr. DOQ

Benefits

Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected), no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!

Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.

Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)

Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)

Sick leave.

11 Paid Holidays

KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%

KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year

Corporate Health Club Discounts

A Typical

Workday May Include:

Plant, mow, trim, rake, fertilize, and water the grass on public grounds.

Remove, trim, and chip trees when needed.

Maintain public grounds to keep areas in a clean and neat appearance.

Participate in the construction of sidewalks on all public grounds.

Operate motor vehicle and other equipment on a regular basis.

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