Job Description

Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you have a knack for keeping things tidy and beautiful?  Are you eager to learn about turf and park maintenance? Are you a self-starter with the right attitude and ready for your next challenge? Join our dynamic team as a Parks Maintenance Worker  and become a steward of natural beauty in our community!

  THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for 
Entry Parks Maintenance Workers  

As a Parks Maintenance Worker, you'll be an integral part of maintaining the beauty and functionality of our local parks and green spaces. A few of your daily tasks may include:

• Perform general grounds maintenance to ensure parks and City properties remain clean, safe, and well-kept
• Mow, trim, weed, prune, and maintain turf areas, including aerating, seeding, and fertilizing
• Collect and dispose of litter to maintain a clean and inviting environment for visitors
• Assist in the inspection, upkeep, and maintenance of City playgrounds
• Install and repair irrigation systems as needed
• Prepare soccer, t-ball, and other sports fields for gameplay
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize tasks and complete assignments efficiently

The Parks Maintenance team plays a vital role in maintaining the City of Leawood’s parks for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. You will perform a wide range of general park maintenance, from turf management, maintaining athletic fields, irrigation systems, playgrounds, and park trails. You will have a work-life balance where your schedule will be 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with some scheduled overtime. 

Are you the ideal candidate to start a career as a Parks Maintenance Worker with the City of Leawood?

• Have a love for the outdoors and a desire to contribute to the community?
• Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills? 
• Are you reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team environment? 
• Have the physical stamina to perform lifting, bending, and operating equipment?
• Desire for career development and growth with the City and the park industry?

As a Parks Maintenance Worker with the City of Leawood, you will have the opportunity to grow in your skills and knowledge through hands-on job training and attending workshops, outside training, and achieving multiple certifications. You will have a clear career development path to become a Parks Specialist, where you can lead and mentor other Maintenance Workers.

The sky is the limit, and your career as a Parks Maintenance Worker would be up to how you make it!

Minimum Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.  

Preferred Requirements : Two (2) years of experience in parks or turf maintenance. Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements. 

Starting Rate of Pay: $21.42 -$23.00 / hourly, DOQ*

Additional Information: At the City of Leawood, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. That's why we're thrilled to present our latest initiative – the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program! This program is designed to allow our newest team members the opportunity to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work. From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off. 

The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive pay increases every year. Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.

Compensation details: 21.42-23 Hourly Wage

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