Do you want an non-office job where you will be home nights, weekends, and holidays?  Do you want to earn up to 21 paid days off your first year of employment, as well as 10 paid holidays each year?  Do you want opportunities for advancement in your career?  Come work as a Weed Control Technician for Ellis County! 

Learn more about this opening and apply on-line at: https://www.ellisco.net/Jobs

A Weed Control Technician's job purpose is to perform manual work in vegetation control and eradication of weeds, trees, and brush on county right of ways and other county properties.

WEED CONTROL TECHNICIAN - Noxious Weed division:  Pay grade 12, Step 1 starts at $18.25/hour with an opportunity for a step advancement at 6 months.
Minimum Requirements:  High school diploma or other equivalent required, valid driver's license required, six months of experience in chemical applications preferred. 

Working for Ellis County provides an opportunity to do meaningful work in a stable environment.  Working in local government allows you to impact your community in a BIG way.

• Attractive benefits: Company sponsored health & dental insurance + vision plan offerings, KPERS & KP&F retirement, disability, & survivor benefits, voluntary deferred compensation with 401a employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, longevity bonus & service recognition, and more.
• Work life balance: Various departments = varied shifts to meet your needs, flexible paid time off (starting at 168 hours accrued your first year), employee assistance plan.
• Advancement opportunities: Supportive team members + training and development offerings + tuition assistance for approved courses and certifications.

Ellis County, KS is an EOE.  Please apply online at https://www.ellisco.net/Jobs. Paper applications can be delivered or mailed to Ellis County KS Administrative Center, C/O Human Resources, 718 Main Street, Hays, KS 67601.